pulmonary embolus


pulmonary embolus

An embolus in the pulmonary artery or one of its branches. See: pulmonary embolismSee also: embolus

Pulmonary embolus

Blockage of an artery of the lung by foreign matter such as fat, tumor, tissue, or a clot originating from a vein.Mentioned in: Arthroscopy

Patient discussion about pulmonary embolus

Q. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions regarding aerobic exercise post DVT and/or PE? A. drink a lot of water and be aware. if you take your meds i think there shouldn't be a problem, but i strongly recommend asking your physician about it. he knows you and the problem and can give you a much much better answer.

Q. What is the differential diagnosis of chest pain in a 35 year old woman? I am a 35 years old woman. I suffer from chest pain for about 24 hours. I just came back from a trip to Europe, and i feel really bad. I smoke and I take anti contraceptive and i know that I am at a risk for pulmonary embolism or costochondritis. Cat it be something else? A. The differential diagnosis of chest pain is very wide.
It can start in costochondritis if u carried a lot of luggage or might be pulmonary embolism if you didn't move from the chair all the flight. But it can also be a sign for an acute coronary syndrome (even at the age of 35) or a pericarditis. To be sure you need to consult with your GP.

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