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A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot gets stuck in an artery in the lung, blocking blood flow to part of the lung. Blood clots most often start in the legs and travel up through the right side of the heart and into the lungs. This is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in your lung that creates a blockage. This causes issues with blood flow and oxygen levels in your lungs. A PE is a medical emergency. You need a prompt diagnosis and treatment.
What is a pulmonary embolism (PE)? A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It usually happens when a blood clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE is a serious condition that can cause: Permanent damage to the lungs; Low oxygen levels in your blood
Pulmonary embolism is the blocking of an artery of the lung (pulmonary artery) by a collection of solid material brought through the bloodstream (embolus)—usually a blood clot (thrombus) or rarely other material. Pulmonary embolism is usually caused by a blood clot, although other substances can also form emboli and block an artery.
A pulmonary embolism, or PE, is a blood clot that breaks off and travels from one part of the body to the lungs, where it blocks blood flow. Most commonly, the blood clot originates in the...
What is a pulmonary embolism? A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that develops in a blood vessel in the body (often in the leg). It then travels to a lung artery where it suddenly blocks blood flow.
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by a substance that has moved from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism). [ 6 ] . Symptoms of a PE may include shortness of breath, chest pain particularly upon breathing in, and coughing up blood. [ 1 ] .