What Is Thrombosis?
8. Pulmonary Embolism
Blood clots can restrict the flow of blood where they form, but they can also cause some other very serious problems. A blood clot can sometimes become dislodged and flow through the cardio-vascular system until they reach a vein that they become blocked. This can result in some very serious conditions indeed.
A pulmonary embolism is where a clot from elsewhere has traveled to the pulmonary artery, causing a blockage. This can mean that blood is unable to flow to the lungs from the heart, and the body will be lacking oxygen as a result. It is a condition that can be fatal, so the patient will need emergency medical assistance. A cardiac embolism is a condition where a clot has moved to blood the flow of blood away from the heart.
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