A subsegmental pulmonary embolism is a blood clot located on a distal, or distant and less central, branch of the pulmonary arteries. Treatment can depend on symptoms and risk factors. A ...

Aaron Holley, MD, writes that it takes a 'physiologic village' to create activity intolerance after pulmonary embolism, and ...

Pulmonary embolism is more common in older adults, but it can sometimes affect younger people. Usually, it results from an underlying health issue. It’s important to receive a diagnosis early so ...

For pulmonary embolism, life expectancy is commonly measured with five-year mortality rates. This is defined as the percentage of people who will die within five years of their diagnosis.

A scientific statement regarding disparities in current pulmonary embolism management and outcomes has been published by the AHA.

Purpose: Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE ... Administrative claims data for patients with a DVT or PE diagnosis (ICD-9-CM code) and patients with possible evidence of ...

Finally came the diagnosis: she had suffered from a massive bilateral saddle pulmonary embolism — in other words, a massive blood clot in both of her lungs. “They were like: ‘Congratulations, you ...

The DiPEP study: an observational study of the diagnostic accuracy of clinical assessment, D‐dimer and chest x‐ray for suspected pulmonary embolism in pregnancy and postpartum. BJOG 2018. The DiPEP ...

Pulmonary embolism is commonly suspected in emergency departments (EDs) and is a potentially life-threatening condition. Accurate diagnosis is critical for ensuring effective management and treatment.

Blood clots form to stop bleeding after injury, but sometimes they appear without warning. These clots can block blood flow, ...

Pulmonary embolism occurs when an embolus breaks away from a thrombus and blocks the pulmonary artery, generating symptoms that include shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting and haemoptysis.