One in three moms die just days after the breast enlargement operation

One in three mothers died 17 days after a bad enlargement operation that caused her to form a blood clot, an investigation revealed.

Beauty therapist Louise Harvey wanted to "improve her appearance" and decided to strengthen the size of her bad with an augmentation procedure in a London clinic.

After a while, the 36-year-old woman developed shortness of breath and was admitted to the University Hospital of Norfolk and Norwich, where she died on July 5 this year.

The cause of his death, occurring more than two weeks after his stabbing, was a pulmonary embolism following a bad augmentation, said the judicial inquiry this week.

Yvonne Blake, Norfolk coroner, said the beautician had undergone surgery to "improve her appearance", but 17 days later she collapsed at home complaining that she could not breathe.

Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot gets stuck in one of the arteries that go from the heart to the lungs.

Surgery is a risk factor for developing them.

Ms. Harvey's investigation will take place on March 23rd next year at the Norwich Coroners Court and is expected to last a full day.

Meanwhile, mom's friends created a JustGiving page to help raise money for her kids, Kayleigh-Anne, 18, Owen, 11, and Jaxon, six.

Mark Hutson, Layout Manager, said, "Louise Harvey is sadly dead recently as a result of a blood clot formed in her body.

"It was a shock to all of us that this beautiful and loving young mother of three children was taken away so early and without warning when she had so much to live on.

"We have received an overwhelming response from our family and friends offering their condolences and support and wish to contribute in one way or another to alleviate the suffering that his death has caused.

"We decided to create this Just Giving page so people could donate if they wanted.

"Our priority now is to provide a stable and happy future for her children. All proceeds will go to supporting Louise's three children; Kayleigh-Anne (18), Owen (11) and Jaxon (6).

"Louise's legacy is her children, we only want to bring them the love and support they need now and for the future."

Professor Beverley Hunt, medical director of Thrombosis UK, said: "This is an extremely sad and tragic event and our thoughts are with Louise's family.

"Hospitalization is the main risk factor for blood clots, also known as venous thromboembolism or thrombosis. It is usually diagnosed as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).

"Any form of surgery increases the risk of suffering a blood clot.

"In England, it is essential and mandatory that all persons admitted to the hospital undergo a risk badessment for VTE and that patients receive preventive measures if they have risk factors such as". overweight, over 60 years and previous blood clots.

"Know the risk factors and ways to reduce them, such as the importance of staying mobile, well hydrated and to continue any treatment or medication advised by the health care professional, even when leaving the hospital , is of paramount importance for the prevention of a serious blood clot. development.

"All NHS England patients should receive information on thrombosis and be advised to seek emergency medical advice if they develop symptoms, such as shortness of breath, unexplained pain, swelling or tenderness.

"The Let's Talk Clots campaign is about saving lives through increased awareness and understanding of the prevention, protection and information of all about thrombosis."