Pulmonary embolism

A pulmonary embolism (thromboembolism) occurs when a blood clot, generally a venous thrombus, becomes dislodged from its site of formation and embolizes to the arterial blood supply of one of the lungs. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, pain during breathing, and more rarely circulatory instability and death. Treatment is with anticoagulant medication, such as warfarin.

Related Topics:
Blood clot - Venous - Embolizes - Arterial - Lung - Difficulty breathing - Anticoagulant - Warfarin

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