“Almost a Casualty of the Skies: Emily Jansson’s Harrowing Encounter with a Saddle Pulmonary Embolism”
When it comes to air travel, the only turbulence you should be dealing with is from the seatbelt sign. Unfortunately, Canadian TikToker Emily Jansson, known on social media as @alwayssingingmom, faced a terrifying ordeal that turned her 13-hour flight from Toronto to Dubai into a life-threatening situation. Picture this: Emily, 33, finally decides to stretch her legs and make a beeline for the lavatory—only to be met with a sudden, excruciating chest pain and a swift descent into unconsciousness. “I was waiting for the bathroom and I got this really deep dull aching pain in my chest out of nowhere,” she recounted, adding suspense with, “I coughed three times and that was the last thing I remember.”
What followed was a miraculous series of events, thanks to the quick thinking of a doctor and attentive flight attendants who whisked her away to safety. Emily’s diagnosis? A massive bilateral saddle pulmonary embolism—a condition so serious it only accounts for a mere 2-5% of all pulmonary embolism cases but boasts a staggering mortality rate of 30%. This isn’t just a medical anomaly; it’s a reminder that sedentary lifestyles and extended periods of immobility can be a cocktail for disaster, particularly on long flights (as if cramped airplane seats weren’t punishment enough).
Doctors later attributed Emily’s embolism to a trifecta of factors: a lack of movement during the flight, compression stockings that ironically restricted blood flow, and her estrogen birth control, which can significantly elevate the risk of clots. “So, that’s how I almost died,” Emily bluntly stated, underscoring the need for awareness about the hidden dangers of travel.
After six days in the hospital, Emily returned home to Toronto, now a self-proclaimed “pulmonary embolism awareness girlie.” She’s on blood-thinning medication for six months, with follow-up appointments to ensure her recovery. In a world where we often take our health for granted, Emily’s story serves as a poignant reminder to appreciate life’s fragility and the need for vigilance, especially when soaring at 30,000 feet.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Healthline, Mayo Clinic
Image Credit: SITE_NAME
