Also known as pulmonary embolism blood clots in the lungs

pulmonary embolism blood clots in the lungs

Pulmonary embolism is sudden blockage of the pulmonary artery. The reason is because a blood clot in the leg known as deep vein thrombosis in violation of loose and travel in the bloodstream to the lungs. Pulmonary embolism is a serious disease that can cause:

* Permanent damage to the affected lung

* Low levels of oxygen in the blood

* Damage to other agencies who do not receive enough oxygen

If a clot is large, or if there are many clots, pulmonary embolism can cause death.

Half of people with pulmonary embolism have no symptoms. If they have symptoms, they may include shortness of breath, chest pain or coughing up blood. Symptoms of blood clots include swelling, pain and redness in the legs. The goal of treatment is to break down blood clots.