Pulmonary Embolism

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
  • Damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen

PE can be life-threatening, especially if a clot is large, or if there are many clots.

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  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. Pulmonary embolus 
    Main symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include chest pain that may be any of the following: Under the breastbone or on one side Sharp or stabbing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000132.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. D-dimer test 
    ... Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) Pulmonary embolism (PE) Stroke ... Goldhaber SZ, Piazza G. Pulmonary embolism and deep vein ... Tomaselli, GF, Bhatt DL, Solomon SD. Braunwald's Heart Disease: ...
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  4. Pulmonary ventilation/perfusion scan 
    ... been replaced by CT pulmonary angiography for diagnosing pulmonary embolism. However, people with kidney problems or an allergy ... MO: Elsevier Saunders; 2013:738-740. Goldhaber SZ. Pulmonary embolism. In: Zipes DP, Libby P, Bonow RO, Mann, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003828.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Travelers' Health: Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Deep Vein Thrombosis/Related Issues ... Deep Vein Thrombosis ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Information about how to order the U.S. government publication ...
    https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/...deep-vein-thrombosis-and-pulmonary-embolism - External Health Links
  6. ClinicalTrials.gov: Pulmonary Embolism From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)  
    Pulmonary Embolism/Clinical Trials
    https://clinicaltrials.gov/.../open/condition="Pulmonary+Embolism" - External Health Links
  7. CT angiography - chest 
    CT angiography combines a CT scan with the injection of dye. This technique is able to create pictures of the blood vessels in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007676.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. How to give a heparin shot 
    Your doctor prescribed a medicine called heparin. It has to be given as a shot at home. A nurse or other health professional will ...
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  9. Preventing Blood Clots After Orthopaedic Surgery Video (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)  
    ... thigh, calf, ankle, or foot Warning Signs of Pulmonary Embolism Sudden shortness of breath Chest pain, particularly with ...
    https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/...-clots-after-orthopaedic-surgery-video - Videos
  10. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms: An overview | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    ... treatment for blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolisms. ... Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms: An overview We've compiled a list of symptoms, causes, and treatment for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms with information from MedlinePlus ...
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...-pulmonary-embolisms-an-overview - MedlinePlus Magazine
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