Symposier - How a Clot Can Become a Pulmonary Embolism
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Symposier - How a Clot Can Become a Pulmonary Embolism
Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a type of clot that forms in a major vein of the leg or, less commonly, in the arms, pelvis, or other large veins in the body. In some cases, a clot in a vein may detach from its point of origin and travel through the heart to the lungs where it becomes wedged, preventing adequate blood flow. This is called a pulmonary (lung) embolism and can be extremely dangerous. This animation was made possible by the American Society of Hematology (www.hematology.org). For more
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Tags: Circulation, Heart, Circulatory Disorders, Deep Venous Thrombosis, Lung, Pulmonary Embolism, Thrombotic Event, Pulmonology
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medicalnewstoday.com — “Each year, about 80,000 people in Germany become seriously ill from occlusions of veins caused by blood clots. Such thromboses can cause pulmonary embolism or even heart attacks. Even airline pass” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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