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Pulmonary Embolism : Causes

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Pulmonary embolus
A pulmonary embolus is most often caused by a blood clot in a vein, especially a vein in the leg or in the pelvis (hip area). The most common cause is a blood clot in one of the deep veins of the legs.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 27, 2009
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism is caused by emboli that travel through the blood stream to the lungs and block a pulmonary artery. When this occurs, circulation and oxygenation of blood is compromised.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Embolism
Gas emboli are caused by rapid changes in environmental pressure that could happen when flying or scuba diving. A pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that travel through the blood stream to the lungs and block a pulmonary artery.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Thrombophlebitis
Detailed information on deep vein thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, including causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and full-color anatomical illustrations
Source:StayWell
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot occurring in a deep leg vein. The clot may grow big enough to completely block the vein. If you are at risk for DVT, follow the suggestions on this page to help prevent it.
Source:StayWell
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis(DVT) is a blood clot in a major vein, usually in the legs and/or pelvis.Deep vein thrombosis is a common but difficult to detect illness that can be fatal if not treated effectively. According to the American Heart Association...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Ask The Doctor: Specialist for DVT
Is there a specific type of doctor to see to diagnose and treat DVT?
Source:StayWell
Deep venous thrombosis
Deep venous thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot forms in a vein that is deep inside the body.Deep venous thrombosis(DVT) mainly affects the large veins in the lower leg and thigh. The clot can block blood flow.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 27, 2009
Joint Replacement
Joint replacement is the surgical replacement of a joint with an artificial prosthesis.Great advances have been made in joint replacement since the first hip replacement was performed in the United States in 1969. Improvements have been made in th...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
All About Hip Replacements
If hip pain limits your ability to walk, work, or perform simple activities, you may want to talk to your doctor about a hip replacement.
Source:StayWell
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