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Results 1 - 9 of 9 for Embolus
  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 ... there are many clots. What causes a pulmonary embolism (PE)? The cause is usually a blood clot ...
  2. Blood Clots (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and cause damage to your leg. A pulmonary embolism (PE) can happen when a DVT breaks off ...
  3. Deep Vein Thrombosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... serious problem in the lung, called a pulmonary embolism. Sitting still for a long time can make ...
  4. Vascular Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism Coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease, diseases ...
  5. Chest Pain (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Lung diseases, such as pneumonia, pleurisy, or pulmonary embolism Costochondritis - an inflammation of joints in your chest ...
  6. Ischemic Stroke (National Library of Medicine)  
    A stroke is a medical emergency. There are two types - ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke is the more common type. It is usually caused by a blood ...
  7. Oxygen Therapy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and infections. It also treats air or gas embolisms (bubbles of air in your bloodstream), decompression sickness ...
  8. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... such as: Liver diseases Sickle cell disease Pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) Connective tissue disorders ...
  9. Respiratory Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and COVID-19 Conditions that affect the nerves ...