An embolism is an obstruction or blockage in a blood vessel. Most often, it starts as a blood clot from elsewhere that breaks off and travels through your bloodstream. When a blood clot or …

2022年12月1日 · A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot gets stuck in an artery in the lung, blocking blood flow to part of the lung. Blood clots most often start in the legs and …

An embolism is the lodging of an embolus, a blockage-causing piece of material, inside a blood vessel. [1] The embolus may be a blood clot , a fat globule (fat embolism), a bubble of air or …

A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot in your lung that creates a blockage. This causes issues with blood flow and oxygen levels in your lungs. A PE is a medical emergency.

2021年1月9日 · An embolism, also called thromboembolism, is a blockage in one of the arteries of the body due to a blood clot that has broken off from another location in the body (embolus) …

2024年9月9日 · A pulmonary embolism, or PE, is a blockage in the arteries that deliver blood to your lungs. It can happen when a blood clot forms in your leg (deep vein thrombosis) and …

2023年12月21日 · A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blood clot that blocks the flow of blood to part of one lung. Many people with this condition have two or more clots in one or both lungs. …

This condition is called an embolism. Types of embolism. There are several types of embolism: pulmonary embolism: An embolus, usually formed in the leg (sometimes known as a deep vein …

2024年12月11日 · Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot that has arisen from a different area obstructs the pulmonary arteries. Most …

2025年2月25日 · What is a Pulmonary Embolism? As Dr. Dahhan explains, “A PE is a blood clot that forms in the body—most often the legs—that breaks loose and travels to the blood …