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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The sudden death in November of rapper Heavy D was due to a pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis, the Los Angeles Coroner's office said on Tuesday.

Heavy D death caused by pulmonary embolism
on December 28, 2011 - 7:35am
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When I was 8 weeks, 4 days pregnant in 2008, I suffered from multiple, bi-lateral PE's.

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What are the risks associated with pregnancy after a previous pregnancy with Pulmonary Embolism?
By Anonymous on October 3, 2011 - 1:02pm
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A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a very serious condition that could cause death if not found early enough.

Pulmonary Embolism Advocacy Sheet
By EmpowHER on June 27, 2011 - 12:07pm
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My husband had lots of clots, too many to count in both his lungs, he is home now and a nurse visits to administer his injections and advises how much warfarin tablet to take in the ...

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My husband has just left hospital after Pulmonary Embolism.
By Anonymous on May 7, 2011 - 5:27am
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should you fly after having a pulmonary embolism
By Anonymous on March 21, 2011 - 6:41pm
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When a New York Times full page advertisement offered post-menopausal women a free trial month voucher for the prescription drug, Evista, it brought grave concern to Cancer Prevention ...

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Cancer Prevention Coalition: Evista Has Fatal Risks
By Lynette Summerill HERWriter on December 9, 2010 - 9:17am
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I developed acute right pulmonary emboli after mastectomy and axilliary node removal for infiltrating lobular carcinoma in my left breast and am currently on 2mg warfarin daily.

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If I'm being treated for pulmonary emboli, is it safe to undergo radiotherapy?
By Anonymous on October 5, 2010 - 1:17am
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If you have been diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, or PE, you may wish to discuss the following five questions with your physician: 1. What line of treatment will I be given for ...

Pulmonary Embolism – Five More Questions To Go Over With Your Doctor
By Mamta Singh HERWriter on August 17, 2010 - 9:45pm
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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious lung condition wherein one of the main arteries to the lung gets blocked by any mass of material, such as an air bubble, a large speck of fat, and/or ...

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Pulmonary Embolism – Five Questions To Discuss With Your Doctor
By Mamta Singh HERWriter on August 17, 2010 - 9:37pm
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How Lupus Affects the Lungs
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Pulmonary Embolism Definition

Definition

A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lungs. It is caused by a clot that travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. Once the clot is stuck in a lung artery, it blocks the blood from nourishing that lung. The tissues on the other side of the blockage may die if it doesn't receive enough blood from other sources. The lung may become damaged and stop working properly. In severe cases this can lead to death.