Pulmonary embolism
A clot lodged in the lung arteries, blocking blood flow.
Prevention
Prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis.
Prognosis
Serious but treatable; outcome depends on size and speed of treatment.
Informational only — not medical advice.
Body systems
Organs
Research (6)
- Low-risk pulmonary embolism Isles (2025)
- Pulmonary Embolism and Cardiovascular Care: Revolutionary Advances for the Decade Ahead Loh et al. (2024)
- Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism beyond Anticoagulation Lakkas et al. (2024)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Submassive Pulmonary Embolism Rali et al. (2018)
- PULMONARY EMBOLISM Truelove et al. (1963)
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