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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [2]

Overview

In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help to Pulmonary embolism patients. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a voice for the public or engaging in advocacy.

Support Group

PE attack comes as a surprise and disbelief for most of the patients. The support group help patients deal with the anxiety and shock. Various Non-Profit organization have come up and are helping patient cope with it.