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- Pulmonary_embolism abstract "Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage of the lung's main artery or one of its branches by a substance that has traveled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism). PE results from a deep vein thrombosis (commonly a blood clot in a leg) that breaks off and migrates to the lung, a process termed venous thromboembolism (VTE). The risk of VTE is increased in various situations, such as cancer or prolonged bed rest. A small proportion of cases are caused by the embolization of air, fat, or talc in drugs of intravenous drug users or amniotic fluid.The obstruction of the blood flow through the lungs by a PE results in increased pressure on the right ventricle of the heart, since it is the chamber that pumps blood to the lungs, and leads to the symptoms and signs of a PE. Symptoms of a pulmonary embolism include difficulty breathing, chest pain on inspiration, and palpitations. Clinical signs include low blood oxygen saturation and cyanosis, rapid breathing, and a rapid heart rate. Severe cases of PE can lead to collapse, abnormally low blood pressure, and sudden death.Diagnosis is based on these clinical findings in combination with imaging studies, usually CT pulmonary angiography. If suspicion of a pulmonary embolus is lower, a negative result from a D-dimer test can be used to rule out a pulmonary embolus. Treatment is typically with anticoagulant medication, including heparin and warfarin. Severe cases may require thrombolysis using medication such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA), or may require surgical intervention via pulmonary thrombectomy.Pulmonary embolisms occur in more than 600,000 people in the United States each year and results in between 50,000 and 200,000 deaths per year.".
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