Pulmonary embolism Flashcards
• Life-threatening condition caused by the blockage of pulmonary arteries by a blood clot
• Origin: Blood clots typically originate from the deep veins of the legs, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Impact: Causes obstruction of blood flow to the lungs
• Severity Range: Varies from asymptomatic cases to fatal massive PE
• Origin: Blood clots typically originate from the deep veins of the legs, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Impact: Causes obstruction of blood flow to the lungs
• Severity Range: Varies from asymptomatic cases to fatal massive PE