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A pulmonary embolus is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by fat, air, a blood clot, or tumor cells. |
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Symptoms
Rapid breathing; Rapid heart rate. Other symptoms that may occur: Anxiety; Bluish skin discoloration; Clammy skin; Di...
Causes
A pulmonary embolus is most often caused by a blood clot in a vein, especially a vein in the leg or in the pelvis (hi...
Tests
The following lab tests may be done to see how well your lungs are working: Arterial blood gases; Pulse oximetry. The...
Treatments
Emergency treatment and a hospital stay are often necessary. The aim is to prevent new clots from forming. Oxygen the...
Complications
Heart failure or shock; Heart palpitations; Pulmonary hypertension; Severe breathing difficulty; Severe bleeding (usu...
Prevention
Preventing deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is very important, especially in people at high risk. To help prevent DVT, mo...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of pulmonary embolus.
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