Pulmonary embolism is a medical condition which affects the lung arteries due to blockage and affects ventilation as well. The blood flow to the heart is obstructed and hence upsurges the pressure on the right ventricle. The blockage is generally a blood clot that has moved from a different body area like from the leg’s deep vein. It happens usually because of deep vein thrombosis.
Shortness of breath and chest pain are early signs of pulmonary embolism.
An EKG is useful in recording the electrical activity of a heart. The heart has to put extra effort while circulating the blood if there is a clot near the heart. With EKG, pulmonary embolism can be detected but that might not be the case every time.
Yes, patients with pulmonary embolism are at a higher risk of experiencing a stroke.
No, pulmonary embolism is not contagious, and bacteria cannot be transmitted to other people.
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