A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot (embolus) enters a pulmonary artery (blood vessel) in the lungs and blocks normal blood flow. In most cases, the blood clot originates in a deep ...

A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot (embolus) develops in a deep vein in your leg, breaks free, and travels ...

PE is a dangerous condition in which a blood clot blocks blood flow in the lungs, often coming from clots in the legs. Early detection and fast treatment are key to saving lives, according to the ...

Christopher Pettys life was saved after doctors performed a complex mechanical pulmonary thrombectomy - marking a first for ...