A Pulmonary Embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more of the lung arteries. A pulmonary embolism is typically caused by blood clots traveling from the legs or, in rare cases, other regions of the body (deep vein thrombosis or DVT).

A pulmonary embolism can have fatal consequences. Seek immediate medical treatment if a patient has unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain, fast heart rate or palpitations, fainting, and dry cough. Urgent intervention with medicines and therapy to clear the clot and prevent its recurrence. Prompt therapy to dissolve the clot significantly minimizes the risk of mortality. This could be accomplished with blood thinners, medicines, or surgeries. Regular exercise and compression stockings and can help prevent clots from developing in the initial phase.

Thorough evaluation to identify the cause of thrombosis is essential to prevent future recurrence. Treatment duration is depending on underlying aetiology.

The most often used medications in PE are anticoagulants. Unwanted side effects from taking blood-clotting inhibitors. The most prevalent issue is excessive bleeding, which can be extremely hazardous.