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Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Embolism: A blood clot breaks off from a deep vein (usually in the leg), travels into the right heart, and is pumped into the lungs. Rarely, the embolism can be a large bubble of air, or ball of fat, rather than a blood clot.

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Videos

Pulmonary Embolism, Animation - YouTube

Overview
Pulmonary embolism (mechanism of disease)
Pathology
Pulmonary Embolism / Thromboembolism Updates Explained Clearly
Subtypes and Management
Management
Pulmonary Embolism: What is it and Why Does it Occur?
Pulmonary embolism: The route to recovery