10 Causes of Pleural Effusion
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #8: Pulmonary Embolism
Our circulatory system contains an extraordinary network of tubes, valves and pumps that always help to keep the blood flowing freely. The system is very effective at allowing the blood to transport nutrients to where they are needed. For the network to function though, the tubes need to be open to allow the blood to flow.
Blockages in the tubes can impede the flow of blood and this can be very dangerous. A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of the lung’s arteries, leading to some very serious complications. One potential complication is pleural effusion.
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