Diseases

Pulmonary Embolism

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Pulmonary embolism (pe) is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by a substance that has traveled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism). ... PE usually Results from a blood clot in the leg that travels to the lung.

SYMPTOMS

Pain circumstances: can occur in the chest while breathing
Whole body: light-headedness or low oxygen in the body
Heart: fast heart rate or palpitations
Respiratory: fast breathing or shortness of breath
Also common: dry cough

CAUSES

In most cases, pulmonary embolism is caused by a blood clot in the leg that breaks loose and travels to the lungs. A blood clotin a vein close to the skin is not likely to cause problems. But having blood clots in deep veins (deep vein thrombosis) can lead to pulmonary embolism.