blood clots in lungs

Blood clots affect hundreds of thousands each year. How advancements in blood clot treatments may help save lives. Austin American-Statesman: Austin musician twins' health scare highlights risks of blood clots Pulmonary embolism, or PE, is a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs and blocks blood flow.

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A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a foreign substance blocks an artery in your lungs, stopping blood flow. It’s usually caused by a blood clot, but can sometimes be due to lipid, air, or tumor ... People on MSN: Endometriosis advocate Jenneh Rishe dies of sudden blood clot in her lungs Endometriosis advocate Jenneh Rishe dies of sudden blood clot in her lungs AOL: Doctors Share the Surprising Symptoms That May Mean a Blood Clot Doctors share blood clot symptoms, from leg pain to shortness of breath. Plus, how to reduce your risk of developing one and what to do if you may have one.