Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. Pulmonary embolus is the end result of a deep vein thrombosis or blood clot elsewhere in the body. PE, is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The blockage usually is caused by a blood clot that travels to the lung from a vein in the leg.
A clot that forms in one part of the body and travels in the bloodstream to another part of the body is called an embolus.
PE is a serious condition that can:
Damage part of your lung because of a lack of blood flow to your lung tissue. This damage may lead to pulmonary hypertension (increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries).
Cause low oxygen levels in your blood.
Damage other organs in your body because of a lack of oxygen
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thanks for your question. Pulmonary embolus is the end result of a deep vein thrombosis or blood clot elsewhere in the body. PE, is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The blockage usually is caused by a blood clot that travels to the lung from a vein in the leg.
A clot that forms in one part of the body and travels in the bloodstream to another part of the body is called an embolus.
PE is a serious condition that can:
Here are some links that can help you,
https://www.empowher.com/condition/pulmonary-embolism
https://www.empowher.com/node/21894
Best,
Daisy
November 5, 2011 - 3:21pmThis Comment
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