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PULMONARY THROMBOEMBOLISM
Definition
The formation of a blood clot in the arteries leading to the lungs.
Cause
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Coagulation Disorders
- Pregnancy
- Prolonged immobilization in bed
- Obesity
- Cardiac failure
- Abdominal or orthopedic surgery especially of the hip
- Venous stasis
- Trauma to the walls of blood vessels
Signs and symptoms
Sudden chest pain with discomfort in breathing. Pain is felt more intensely when you breathe in air. Because of these manifestations palpitations and the increase of number of breaths per minute may occur. It is possible the emergence of coughing blood. Installation of bad sensations. You can also meet heavy sweating.
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