10 Blood Clot in Lung Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Cyanosis
Cyanosis is a term referring to the purplish or bluish discoloration of the mucous membranes or skin due to low oxygen saturation. The bluer the skin or mucous membrane, the more difficult it will be to detect for those with a more pigmented skin. Once cyanosis appear on locations such as the fingers or lips, an intervention should be made within 3 to 5 minutes as the cyanosis may have been induced by severe circulatory failure or hypoxia.
Cyanosis can generally be divided into central or peripheral cyanosis. When a blood clot in the lung occurs, there is decreased oxygen saturation, which results in cyanosis.
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