pulmonary embolism
The embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery, usually by a detached blood clot…The embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery, usually by a detached blood clot from a leg or pelvic vein, which causes a stoppage of blood into the lungs; symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, and sometimes death.
Meaning
1 sensesThe embolism or obstruction of a pulmonary artery, usually by a detached blood clot from a leg or pelvic vein, which causes a stoppage of blood into the lungs; symptoms include shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, and sometimes death.
Lungenembolie
- blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot
Examples
3 sentencesMary's in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism.
Tom's in the hospital with a pulmonary embolism.
At least 10% of individuals with pulmonary embolism die within the first hour.