What Is a Pulmonary Embolism? A pulmonary embolism (PE) happens when a blood clot suddenly blocks an artery that supplies blood to your lungs. Pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot travels ...

A subsegmental pulmonary embolism is a blood clot located on a distal, or distant and less central, branch of the pulmonary arteries. Treatment can depend on symptoms and risk factors. A subsegmental ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a frequently occurring, acute, and potentially fatal condition. Numerous risk factors for PE, both inherited and acquired, have been identified. Adequate diagnosis is ...

A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one of the arteries in the lungs. A pulmonary embolism can happen after surgery if a blood clot forms inside one of the veins in the body and ...

This lung condition is often misdiagnosed and untreated. Use these questions to talk to your doctor about your risk level, prevention strategies, and treatment. A blood clot in an artery can be ...

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of one of the pulmonary arteries. This condition is a serious medical problem and may affect up to 900,000 people in the United States each year. A pulmonary ...

A pulmonary embolism occurs when one or more blood clots move from somewhere in your body to the lungs. The clot becomes lodged in a pulmonary (lung) artery and blocks the blood flow. A pulmonary ...

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery that supplies blood to the lungs. The blockage, usually caused by a blood clot, impairs oxygenation of the blood and can damage the heart.

NO SINGLE NONINVASIVE TEST for pulmonary embolism is both sensitive and specific. Some tests are good for “ruling in” pulmonary embolism (e.g., helical CT) and some tests are good for “ruling out” ...