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Pulmonary Embolism

Definition
 Pulmonary embolism is a thrombotic disorder in which blockage
the pulmonary artery by thrombus, air emboli, fat or tumor, that
cause the prevent blood flow to the lungs.
 Pulmonary embolism is an emergency life-threatening respiratory
disorder.
 Commonly pulmonary embolism occurs due to deep vein
thrombosis and pelvic vein thrombosis.
 Pulmonary embolism is an occlusion of pulmonary artery by
blood clots.

Causes
 Deep vein thrombosis
 Thrombus formation ( major sauce of clot formation )
 Air embolism
 Fat emboli
 Tumor and swelling
 Blood clot.

Risk Factors
 Virchow's triad - circulatory stasis, endothelial injury or
hypercoagulable state.
 Major surgery and trauma.