A blockage in the pulmonary artery, which is the artery that supplies blood to the lungs, is called pulmonary embolism. The symptoms include stabbing chest pain, dizziness, increased heartbeat, rapid breathing, cough, and mucus in blood.
Pulmonary Embolism - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
A pulmonary embolism typically occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lung, thereby stopping the blood supply to the affected lung.
Lung Perfusion - An Overview
Lung perfusion is a nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging modality. Read the article below to know more.
Embolism and Infarction: Differences and Similarities
Embolism and infarction both result in the blockage of blood vessels in the body. Read this article to learn how they differ from each other.
Brain Stem Anesthesia: Mechanism, Clinical Presentation, and Prevention
Brainstem anesthesia is the temporary loss of brainstem functions. Read more on how the anesthesia works to stop brain functions and its complications.
Pulmonary Embolism and Infarction: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
Pulmonary infarction (PI) is caused by blockage of distal pulmonary arteries resulting in tissue death. The primary etiology of PI is pulmonary embolism.
Pulmonary Embolism Among Old Age People
Pulmonary embolism is defined as it blocks the artery of the lungs in the body (more dangerous) and occurs due to a blood clot coming from the leg.
Navigating Pulmonary Embolism's Risk - Unmasking the Silent Threat
Pulmonary embolism is a medical condition that presents with the blocking of arteries in the lungs by a blood clot. Read to understand more.
Pulmonary Embolism in Young Adults: Causes and Management
Pulmonary embolism, a condition where blood vessels in the lungs get blocked, is increasingly common among young adults. Read to know more.
Management of Pulmonary Embolism in Emergency Medicine: An Overview
Pulmonary embolism can be fatal if not managed immediately. Read the article to learn more about the emergency management of pulmonary embolism.
Exploring Imaging Manifestations of Uncommon Pulmonary Embolisms
Uncommon pulmonary embolisms present a diagnostic challenge due to their diverse etiologies and atypical imaging manifestations.
