Common Name(s):
Blood Clot In Lung
Alternative Names & Classifications:
Pulmonary Embolism (CLINICAL)
Description
This life-threatening condition occurs when a blood clot travels from the deep veins of the legs into the pulmonary circulation. It affects individuals who have been immobile, recently had surgery, or have a hypercoagulable state. The blockage severely disrupts blood flow and oxygenation.