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A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
Articles for Pulmonary embolism
Causes of pulmonary embolism
Read about the possible causes of pulmonary embolism. Three of the main causes are inactivity, blood vessel damage and having blood that clots too easily.
Diagnosing pulmonary embolism
Diagnosing a pulmonary embolism can be difficult because the signs and symptoms vary between individuals and are common to many other conditions.
Introduction
Find out what a pulmonary embolism is and what causes it, plus how it's diagnosed, treated and prevented.
Preventing pulmonary embolism
Find out how to prevent blood clots if you're at risk of developing them, such as taking anticoagulants, wearing compression stockings and increasing your mobility.
Symptoms
Read about the possible symptoms of a pulmonary embolism, including chest pain, shortness of breath and coughing.
Treating pulmonary embolism
Read about how pulmonary embolisms are treated using anticoagulant medicines and, occasionally, surgery to remove the blockage.
