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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. generated by SI from cited sources · general information, not a diagnosis · consult a health professional
Sources: SI, NLM MedlinePlus · Reference · https://medlineplus.gov/pulmonaryembolism.html; https://www.mayoclinic.org/search/search-results?q=Pulmonary%20embolism; Guideline: ESC 2019 acute PE guideline
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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Sudden breathlessness, chest pain on breathing, fast heartbeat, leg swelling.
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Blood clot travelling to the lungs, often from leg veins after surgery, immobility or pregnancy.
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EMERGENCY, go now.
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CT pulmonary angiography, D-dimer with clinical score.
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Hospital treatment with blood thinners. No dosing information is given here.
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Move early after surgery.
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ESC 2019 acute PE guideline
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