The introduction of pulmonary scanning with radioactive particles has aided in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and provided a means for more precise documentation of the natural history of the ...

A saddle pulmonary embolism is when a large blood clot gets stuck in the main pulmonary artery. It’s a type of pulmonary embolism (PE), which is a blockage in one of the arteries of the lungs. Share ...

THE pulmonary circulation is of paramount importance in failure of the heart. The presence of dyspnea, orthopnea and hemoptysis and a diminution in vital capacity imply a profound change in the blood ...

Large or multiple blood clots can be life threatening. However, immediate emergency treatment for a PE greatly increases your chances of avoiding permanent lung damage. Blood clots can form for a ...

A pulmonary embolism, or PE, is a blood clot that breaks off and travels from one part of the body to the lungs, where it blocks blood flow. Most commonly, the blood clot originates in the deep veins ...

Blood clots are semisolid clumps of blood that form in veins or arteries. Being aware of the signs and symptoms can help people seek treatment if they experience them. A blood clot may be stationary ...

Pulmonary hypertension can develop slowly and when symptoms do occur, they may be attributed to asthma or other lung or heart conditions. The body will often indicate something is not quite right and ...

A blood clot is a mass of blood cells and other substances that form in blood vessels. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT A certain amount of clotting is necessary as it prevents excessive bleeding ...