What Is Pulmonary Edema?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Pulmonary Embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a dangerous condition where the pulmonary artery is blocked. This blockage can occur for a number of reasons, and the most common of all is that a blood clot that has been dislodged from elsewhere and found its way in the pulmonary artery.
A pulmonary embolism will prevent the body from getting the oxygen it needs, making it a very serious condition in its own right. It can also lead to pulmonary edema, making the condition even worse. Somebody with a suspected pulmonary embolism should be found professional medical attention immediately because their lives are very much at risk.
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