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Pulmonary Embolism Definition
Name of Pathology:
Pulmonary Embolism

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Before I get started explaining what a pulmonary embolism is, I am going to say that a pulmonary embolism is a part of group of problems all known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). Venous refers to veins, while thrombus is the blockage of blood vessel and when the blockage breaks off and travels, is called an embolism. A pulmonary embolism is usually a clot that was originally from a deep vein thrombosis in the legs or pelvic region. This can be a life-threatening condition if not treated right away. (ALL FOUND IN SOURCE #2) There are a few ways to classify a pulmonary embolism. One characteristic about a pulmonary embolism is that it can either be acute or chronic.
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