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Blockage of an artery in the lungs
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a blockage of an artery in the lungs by a substance that has moved from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream (embolism). Symptoms
Pulmonary_embolism
Blockage of a blood vessel by a circulatory mass (embolus)
globule (fat embolism), a bubble of air or other gas (gas embolism), amniotic fluid (amniotic fluid embolism), or foreign material. An embolism can cause
Embolism
Vascular blockage by air bubbles
An air embolism, also known as a gas embolism, is a blood vessel blockage caused by one or more bubbles of air or other gas in the circulatory system.
Air_embolism
Medical condition
as an "embolism." An embolism can cause ischemia—damage to an organ from lack of oxygen. A paradoxical embolism is a specific type of embolism in which
Paradoxical_embolism
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up embolism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Embolism may refer to: Embolism, when an object (the embolus) migrates from one part of the body (through
Embolism_(disambiguation)
Entry of fat into the bloodstream
Fat embolism syndrome occurs when fat enters the blood stream (fat embolism) and results in symptoms which generally begin within a day. This may include
Fat_embolism_syndrome
Type of embolism infected with bacteria resulting in the formation of pus
A septic embolism is a type of embolism that is infected with bacteria, resulting in the formation of pus. These may become dangerous if dislodged from
Septic_embolism
Interruption of blood flow to an organ
Arterial embolism is a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part due to an embolus adhering to the wall of an artery blocking the flow
Arterial_embolism
Insertion of a leap day, week, or month
Look up intercalation or embolism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Intercalation or embolism in timekeeping is the insertion of a leap day, week, or
Intercalation_(timekeeping)
Potentially fatal complication of pregnancy
An amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a life-threatening childbirth (obstetric) emergency in which amniotic fluid enters the blood stream of the mother,
Amniotic_fluid_embolism
In Christianity, a short prayer following the Lord's Prayer
The embolism in Christian liturgy (from Greek ἐμβολισμός (embolismos) 'an interpolation') is a short prayer said or sung after the Lord's Prayer. It functions
Embolism_(liturgy)
British nurse convicted of murder (born 1990)
skin discolouration interpreted as signs of insulin poisoning and air embolism, inconsistencies in medical records, her removal of nursing handover sheets
Lucy_Letby
Estimates probability of pulmonary embolism
prediction rule used to classify patients suspected of having pulmonary embolism (PE) into risk groups by quantifying the pre-test probability. It is different
Wells score (pulmonary embolism)
Wells_score_(pulmonary_embolism)
Unattached mass that travels through the bloodstream
Emboli and embolisms can be named according to their composition (such as air embolism) or the site where they lodge (pulmonary embolism). In contrast
Embolus
Medical condition
Cholesterol embolism occurs when cholesterol is released, usually from an atherosclerotic plaque, and travels as an embolus in the bloodstream to lodge
Cholesterol_embolism
Inflammation of the membranes lining the chest cavity (pleurae)
and pulmonary embolism. The most common cause is a viral infection. Other causes include bacterial infection, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, autoimmune
Pleurisy
Israeli medical technology company
stroke, pulmonary embolism, cervical fracture, intracranial hemorrhage, intra-abdominal free gas, and incidental pulmonary embolism algorithms. Aidoc
Aidoc
Formation of blood clots inside the blood vessels
travel through the circulation and lodge somewhere else as an embolism. This type of embolism is known as a thromboembolism. Complications can arise when
Thrombosis
Obstruction of a blood vessel by a clot
comprises the following conditions: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) BD71, pulmonary embolism (PE) BB00. VTE is a common cardiovascular disorder with significant morbidity
Thromboembolism
Medical imaging of blood flow between heart and lungs
image of the pulmonary arteries. Its main use is to diagnose pulmonary embolism (PE). It is a preferred choice of imaging in the diagnosis of PE due to
CT_pulmonary_angiogram
President of the United States from 2021 to 2025
intracranial berry aneurysm. While recuperating, he suffered a pulmonary embolism. A second aneurysm was surgically repaired in May. His recuperation kept
Joe_Biden
Blood clot (thrombus) that forms within a vein
(embolizes) and flows to the lungs to lodge there, it becomes a pulmonary embolism (PE), a blood clot in the lungs. The conditions of DVT only, DVT with PE
Venous_thrombosis
Twelfth season of American Horror Story
In 1988, Anna's mother Margaret Alcott dies of a preventable pulmonary embolism. At the hospital, Nicolette walks in and holds infant Anna, revealing her
American Horror Story: Delicate
American_Horror_Story:_Delicate
Calendar with lunar month, solar year
months but every second or third year is an embolismic year, which adds a thirteenth intercalary, embolismic, or leap month. Lunisolar calendars are found
Lunisolar_calendar
2025 American medical drama
and helps Jake figure out that Cece doesn't have Alzheimer's, but heart embolisms. A relieved Cece thanks Amy and hugs her. Michael changes his mind and
Doc_(2025_TV_series)
Pattern seen in radiologic examinations
a high chance that the person has a pulmonary embolism, but when the sign is absent a pulmonary embolism is not ruled out. Hampton AO, Castleman B (1940)
Hampton_hump
Mixed martial arts event in 2026
However, Silva withdrew due to being hospitalized by sudden pulmonary embolism. As a result, Barbosa competed at this event against promotional newcomer
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
UFC_Fight_Night:_Hernandez_vs._Rodrigues
Inflammation of the large intestine due to insufficient blood supply
[citation needed] Mostly the result of a thromboembolism. Commonly the embolism is caused by atrial fibrillation, valvular disease, myocardial infarction
Ischemic_colitis
Disorders arising from ambient pressure reduction
or aviators flying in inadequately pressurised aircraft. Arterial gas embolism (AGE), which is perfusion blockage caused by gas bubbles in the arterial
Decompression_illness
Radiologic sign
Chang sign is a radiologic sign for detecting pulmonary embolism in X-ray films. It refers to the dilatation and abrupt change in calibre of a previously
Chang_sign
Inflammatory disease involving a buildup of lesions in the walls of arteries
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Atherosclerosis
Formation of a blood clot in a deep vein
pulmonary artery that supplies blood to the lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism (PE). DVT and PE comprise the cardiovascular disease of venous thromboembolism
Deep_vein_thrombosis
American nightclub owner and murderer of Lee Harvey Oswald (1911–1967)
trial, but he fell ill, was diagnosed with cancer, and died of a pulmonary embolism on January 3, 1967. In 1964, the Warren Commission concluded that there
Jack_Ruby
Blockage of blood flow through an artery
Arterial occlusion can be classified into three types based on etiology: embolism, thrombosis, and atherosclerosis. These three types of occlusion underlie
Arterial_occlusion
English broadcaster and natural historian (born 1926)
ear Pressure related Alternobaric vertigo Barostriction Barotrauma Air embolism Aerosinusitis Barodontalgia Dental barotrauma Middle ear barotrauma Pulmonary
David_Attenborough
English musician and songwriter (born 1942)
snow". On 31 October 1956, when McCartney was 14, his mother died of an embolism as a complication of surgery for breast cancer. McCartney's loss later
Paul_McCartney
Pattern seen in radiologic examinations
diagnosis of pulmonary embolism. The sign indicates the dilatation of the proximal pulmonary arteries due to pulmonary embolism. It was named after Felix
Fleischner_sign
Fibrin degradation product present in the blood after a thrombus
when there is a suspicion of deep venous thrombosis (DVTl), pulmonary embolism (PE) or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). For DVT and PE, there
D-dimer
Occurs when there is a sudden lack of blood flow to a limb
ALI is a vascular emergency. Acute limb ischaemia is usually caused by embolism or thrombosis, or rarely by dissection or trauma. Thrombosis is usually
Acute_limb_ischaemia
Insufficient blood flow due to physical obstruction
level of the great vessels or the heart itself. Causes include pulmonary embolism, cardiac tamponade, and tension pneumothorax. These are all life-threatening
Obstructive_shock
Australian conservationist (1962–2006)
ear Pressure related Alternobaric vertigo Barostriction Barotrauma Air embolism Aerosinusitis Barodontalgia Dental barotrauma Middle ear barotrauma Pulmonary
Steve_Irwin
Disorder caused by dissolved gases forming bubbles in tissues
altitude, and extravehicular activity from spacecraft. DCS and arterial gas embolism are collectively referred to as decompression illness. Since bubbles can
Decompression_sickness
Disruption to the lungs' blood supply
blocked and part of the lung dies. It is most often caused by a pulmonary embolism. Because of the dual blood supply to the lungs from both the bronchial
Lung_infarction
Inflammation of the veins
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Phlebitis
Compression garment
feet. There are two types of compression stockings, gradient and anti-embolism. Treatment is usually prescribed by a physician to relieve all manifestations
Compression_stockings
Breakdown (lysis) of blood clots formed in blood vessels, using medication
stroke, and in cases of severe venous thromboembolism (massive pulmonary embolism or extensive deep vein thrombosis).[citation needed] Thrombolytic medications
Thrombolysis
Tissue damage caused by thrombosis
fatal pulmonary embolism. H&E stain. Intermediate magnification micrograph showing laminations in a thrombus in a fatal pulmonary embolism. H&E stain. High
Lines_of_Zahn
Fluid-filled space between the lungs
nephrotic syndrome. Localized pleural fluid effusion noted during pulmonary embolism (PE) results probably from increased capillary permeability due to cytokine
Pleural_cavity
Thickening, hardening and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Arteriosclerosis
Medical diagnostic method
prediction rule used in determining the pre-test probability of pulmonary embolism (PE) based on a patient's risk factors and clinical findings. It has been
Geneva_score
Medical condition
of the ventricle. The primary risk of LVT is the occurrence of cardiac embolism, in which the thrombus detaches from the ventricular wall and travels through
Left_ventricular_thrombus
Inflammation of the upper rib joints
acute coronary syndrome, aortic dissection, pneumothorax, or pulmonary embolism. Other cardiopulmonary causes of chest pain similar to that produced by
Costochondritis
Restriction in blood supply to tissues
resulting from constriction (such as vasoconstriction, thrombosis, or embolism). Ischemia causes not only insufficiency of oxygen but also reduced availability
Ischemia
American journalist (1963–2003)
sudden death in 2003 after a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) became a pulmonary embolism at the age of 39. David Bloom was born in Edina, Minnesota, the son of
David_Bloom
Anticoagulant medication sold as Eliquis
indicated for the following: To lower the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in people with atrial fibrillation who have risk factors that may lead
Apixaban
Medical imaging to evaluate circulation of air and blood in the lungs
blood clot or abnormal blood flow inside the lungs (such as a pulmonary embolism (PE) although computed tomography with radiocontrast is now more commonly
Ventilation/perfusion_scan
Vascular structures in the anal canal
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Hemorrhoid
Injury due to pressure difference between gas filled space and adjoining tissue
illness is a term that includes decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism caused by lung overexpansion barotrauma. It is also classified under the
Barotrauma
Ischemic bone disease caused by decompression bubbles
of a portion of the bone that is thought to be caused by nitrogen (N2) embolism (blockage of the blood vessels by a bubble of nitrogen coming out of solution)
Dysbaric_osteonecrosis
American comedian (1972–2017)
pounds (18 kg). The following month, he suffered a near-fatal pulmonary embolism, when a blood clot from his leg became lodged in an artery. In many interviews
Ralphie_May
Medical condition in which superficial veins become large and twisted
trunk. The complications include deep vein thrombosis (5.3%), pulmonary embolism (0.06%), and wound complications including infection (2.2%). There is evidence
Varicose_veins
Medical condition
cancer, autoimmune conditions, trauma, congenital defects, or pulmonary embolism. The most common cause of a single lung cavity is lung cancer. Bacterial
Lung_cavity
Three factors thought to cause internal blood clots (thrombosis)
of the blood. Still, the modern understanding of the factors leading to embolism is similar to the description provided by Virchow. Virchow's triad remains
Virchow's_triad
Mucus that is coughed up from the lower airways
lung cancer, or lung abscess; bronchiectasis; lung infarction; pulmonary embolism. Red, jelly-like sputum - an indicator of possible pneumonia caused by
Sputum
Medication
pressure. Serious side effects may include infections, cancer, and pulmonary embolism. In 2019, the safety committee of the European Medicines Agency began a
Tofacitinib
British science fiction writer (1917–2008)
ear Pressure related Alternobaric vertigo Barostriction Barotrauma Air embolism Aerosinusitis Barodontalgia Dental barotrauma Middle ear barotrauma Pulmonary
Arthur_C._Clarke
American theoretical physicist (1904–1967)
1972, Kitty died from an intestinal infection complicated by a pulmonary embolism. She was 62. Oppenheimer's ranch in New Mexico was then inherited by their
J._Robert_Oppenheimer
Disease of the respiratory system
bronchitis, to life-threatening diseases such as bacterial pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, tuberculosis, acute asthma, lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary
Respiratory_disease
Abnormally low blood pressure
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Hypotension
Excessive enlargement of the human aorta
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Aortic_aneurysm
Pattern seen in radiologic examinations
(hypovolemia) (leading to collapse of vessel) seen distal to a pulmonary embolism (PE). While the chest x-ray is normal in the majority of PE cases, the
Westermark_sign
Pattern seen in radiologic examinations
pulmonary artery is seen on the chest x-ray in patients with pulmonary embolism. It is of low sensitivity, and its specificity is not known. It exhibits
Palla's_sign
Life-threatening response to infection
adrenal insufficiency, low blood volume, heart failure, and pulmonary embolism. Sepsis requires immediate treatment with intravenous fluids and antimicrobial
Sepsis
Medical diagnostic method
these veins are associated with the greatest risk of harmful pulmonary embolism.[citation needed] The risk of deep vein thrombosis can be estimated by
Ultrasonography of deep vein thrombosis
Ultrasonography_of_deep_vein_thrombosis
Surgical removal of emboli
anticoagulation and thrombolysis. Surgical embolectomy for massive pulmonary embolism (PE) has become a rare procedure and is often viewed as a last resort.
Embolectomy
Medical condition
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Hypertensive_heart_disease
Pulmonary embolism and infarction 415.11 Iatrogenic pulmonary embolism and infarction 415.12 Septic pulmonary embolism 415.19 Other pulmonary embolism and infarction
List of ICD-9 codes 390–459: diseases of the circulatory system
List_of_ICD-9_codes_390–459:_diseases_of_the_circulatory_system
American StarCraft player and commentator (1985–2019)
he developed deep vein thrombosis. In 2019, he died due to a pulmonary embolism. Robinson began playing StarCraft: Brood War as early as 1998, at age 14
INcontroL
Ballooning or rupturing of a blood vessel in the brain
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Intracranial_aneurysm
Medical condition
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Stenosis
German Emperor from 1888 to 1918
commissioned by Wilhelm. The dining room in 2013. Wilhelm died of a pulmonary embolism in Doorn, Netherlands, on 4 June 1941, at the age of 82, just weeks before
Wilhelm_II
Thrombolytic medication
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (a type of heart attack), pulmonary embolism associated with low blood pressure, and blocked central venous catheter
Alteplase
Sexual practice
emphysema, and possibly fatal complications such as Fournier's gangrene or air embolism. Cock and ball torture Hydrocele Medical fetish Pneumoscrotum Sharma, T
Scrotal_inflation
Deformation of the right ventricle of the heart
Right heart strain can be caused by pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism (or PE, which itself can cause pulmonary hypertension), RV infarction (a
Right_heart_strain
Bulge in the wall of a blood vessel
Blood clots can dislodge from the aneurysm, which can then lead to an embolism when the clot gets stuck and disrupts blood flow. Model analysis allows
Aneurysm
Book of commonly used Gregorian chants
Epiclesis Words of Institution Anamnesis Elevation Doxology Pater Noster Embolism Pax Agnus Dei Dona nobis pacem Fraction Holy Communion Communion antiphon
Liber_Usualis
Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart
embolus and lodge in a pulmonary artery in the lungs, known as a pulmonary embolism. The decision to treat deep vein thrombosis depends on its size, symptoms
Vein
Compression of the left renal vein, restricting bloodflow from the left kidney
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Nutcracker_syndrome
Medical condition
it can be complicated by deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and even pulmonary embolism (PE). Migratory superficial thrombophlebitis is known as Trousseau's syndrome
Superficial_thrombophlebitis
Contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2
contribute substantially to mortality, incidents of clots leading to pulmonary embolisms, and ischaemic events (strokes) within the brain found as complications
COVID-19
Pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of arteries
Angiopathy Macroangiopathy Microangiopathy Embolism Pulmonary embolism Cholesterol embolism Paradoxical embolism Thrombosis Vasculitis Blood pressure Hypertension
Blood_pressure
Nasal condition associated with cocaine use
NSIP RB Other Atelectasis circulatory Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary embolism Lung abscess Pleural cavity/ mediastinum Pleural disease Pleuritis/pleurisy
Cocaine-induced midline destructive lesions
Cocaine-induced_midline_destructive_lesions
Anticoagulant drug
and systemic embolism in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation; for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis; for the treatment of pulmonary embolism; for the reduction
Rivaroxaban
Blood thinning drugs
to both treat and prevent blood clots in veins, and prevent stroke and embolism in people with atrial fibrillation. Direct factor Xa inhibitors include
Direct_factor_Xa_inhibitors
Protein involved in the breakdown of blood clots
in some cases of diseases that feature blood clots, such as pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, and stroke, in a medical treatment called thrombolysis
Tissue-type plasminogen activator
Tissue-type_plasminogen_activator
Swiss academic
to the field relates to the non-invasive work-up of suspected pulmonary embolism, particularly the use of fibrin D-dimer. He was among the first scientists
Henri_Bounameaux
Small dilated blood vessels
sclerotherapy, especially in terms of systemic risk of DVT, pulmonary embolism, and stroke.[citation needed] Other issues which arise with the use of
Telangiectasia
Feeling of difficulty breathing
such as laryngeal edema, bronchospasm, myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, or pneumothorax. Patients with COPD and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Shortness_of_breath
Breakage of the aorta
differential diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, pleural effusion, pulmonary embolism, myocarditis, myocardial infarction, but may also encompass acute gastritis
Aortic_rupture
Medical investigation technique
out pulmonary embolism (PE), a serious but treatable condition. It has become the technique of choice for detection of pulmonary embolism due to its wide
Computed tomography angiography
Computed_tomography_angiography
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