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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for pulmonary embolism
  1. Pulmonary Embolism (National Library of Medicine)  
    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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryembolism.html - Health Topics
  2. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. Sitting still for a long time can make ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/deepveinthrombosis.html - Health Topics
  3. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... conditions such as: Liver diseases Sickle cell disease Pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) Connective tissue disorders like scleroderma Who is more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryhypertension.html - Health Topics
  4. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... vein and cause damage to your leg. A pulmonary embolism (PE) can happen when a DVT breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. A PE, especially if it is large, can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodclots.html - Health Topics
  5. Respiratory Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and COVID-19 Conditions that affect the nerves and muscles that control breathing, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), ... the tissues and ribs around the lungs. An injury to the chest can cause this ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/respiratoryfailure.html - Health Topics
  6. Chest Pain (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... muscles Lung diseases, such as pneumonia, pleurisy, or pulmonary embolism Costochondritis - an inflammation of joints in your chest ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chestpain.html - Health Topics
  7. Vascular Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... blood. Blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease, diseases ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/vasculardiseases.html - Health Topics
  8. Oxygen Therapy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a pressurized chamber or tube. That allows your lungs to gather up to three ... gas embolisms (bubbles of air in your bloodstream), decompression sickness ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/oxygentherapy.html - Health Topics