What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
6. Pulmonary Embolism
Deep vein thrombosis can also occasionally cause a very serious condition known as a pulmonary embolism. Blood clots in the veins can occasionally become dislodged and flow through the rest of the circulatory system. The clot will sometimes flow through to the pulmonary artery and become stuck, blocking the flow of blood.
The pulmonary artery feeds blood to the lungs where it can absorb oxygen. With this flow blocked, the body will no longer be able to get the oxygen that it needs. This is an extremely dangerous situation and the patient will require immediate medical assistance in order to save their lives.
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