Pulmonary embolism

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism: Blocked lung blood vessel often from a blood clot. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Pulmonary embolism is available below.

Symptoms of Pulmonary embolism

• Chest pain - most common symptom; about 90% of cases
• Pleuritic chest pain, pleurisy
• Dyspnea
• Breathing difficulty
• Shortness of breath

See full list of 20 symptoms of Pulmonary embolism

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Medical Textbooks Online about Pulmonary embolism

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Diagnostic Tests for Pulmonary embolism

• Chest x-ray
• Duplex ultrasound
• Venography
• Blood gases
• ECG

See full list of 8 diagnostic tests for Pulmonary embolism

Wrongly Diagnosed with Pulmonary embolism?

• Misdiagnosis of Pulmonary embolism
• Underlying causes of Pulmonary embolism (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Misdiagnosis and Pulmonary embolism

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Causes of Pulmonary embolism

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - a clot in the legs or pelvis may break off and get to the lungs.
• Surgery
• Injury
• Leg injury
• Bone fractures

See full list of 9 causes of Pulmonary embolism

More information about causes of Pulmonary embolism:

• Medications, drugs, or substances causing Pulmonary embolism (3 listings)
• Underlying causes of Pulmonary embolism
• Pulmonary embolism as a complication caused by other conditions
• Pulmonary embolism as a symptom

Treatments for Pulmonary embolism

• Bed rest
• Anticoagulants
• Heparin
• Streptokinase
• Hospitalization

See full list of 8 treatments for Pulmonary embolism

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Prognosis for Pulmonary embolism

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Reseach about Pulmonary embolism

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Clinical Trials for Pulmonary embolism

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Pulmonary embolism include:

• 3 Months' Versus 6 Months' Anticoagulation in Patients With DVT and/or PE - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Duration of anticoagulation,Warfarin duration
• ThromboEmbolism Prevention Efficacy and Safety Trial (TEMPEST) - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - SB-424323
• Multi-Detector Spiral Computed Tomography Alone Versus Combined Strategy With Lower Limb Compression Ultrasonography in Outpatients Suspected of Pulmonary Embolism - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• D-Dimer and IPG for Recurrent Thrombosis (DIRECT) - This study has been terminated (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Use of Low Molecular Weight Heparin (Tinzaparin) to Treat Blood Clots in Patients With Kidney Failure - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Tinzaparin

See full list of 53 Clinical Trials for Pulmonary embolism

Prevention of Pulmonary embolism

Prevention information for Pulmonary embolism has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Pulmonary embolism.

• See preventions of Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Leg exercises
• Elastic stockings
• Exercise after surgery
• Exercise after injury

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Statistics for Pulmonary embolism

• Medical statistics for Pulmonary embolism
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Pulmonary embolism
• Death and Mortality statistics for Pulmonary embolism
• Society statistics for Pulmonary embolism

Medical Guidebooks and Ebooks for Pulmonary embolism

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Definitions of Pulmonary embolism:

Embolism in the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot - (Source - WordNet 2.1)