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A pulmonary emboli is a blood clot, air bubble or a hard protein which was carried to the lung via the blood stream. The source of such blood clots may originate from fatty tissues released into the blood stream as a result of a fracture. A frequent cause for clots are extensive sitting during long flights without movement. Additional causes are: heat strokes, obesity, burns and electrocution. Signs: Shortness of breath, focused chest pains while breathing, dropping of blood pressure, faster heart beat, cold sweat, pale skin turning to blue, nausea and vomiting. Can evolve into cardiac shock and heart failure. Care: call for ambulance, provide oxygen, have victim sit or lie down based on shortness of breath (sitting makes it easier to breath) and blood pressure (if too low - lie down).
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∙ 11y agoA Pulmonary Embolism is a blood clot or obstruction in the lungs.
Basically it's a heart attack or stroke, but it occurs in the longs as opposed to the heart or the brain.
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Where do the vast majority of pulmonary emboli originate?
where does the vast majority of pulmonary emboli orginate
What is the most common type of emboli?
Pulmonary emboli are the most common
What are the types of emboli?
There are three general categories of emboli: arterial, gas, and pulmonary
What are major symptoms of pulmonary emboli?
Some of the symptoms of pulmonary emboli are pain in the chest, difficulty breathing and an overwhelming sense of dread.
How common is pulmonary embolism?
An estimated 600,000 Americans develop pulmonary emboli annually and 60,000 die from it
What is the NaK ATPase?
my answer would be a sodium potassium, clot buster used for thrombis or pulmonary emboli.
What is a blood clot on the lung called Embolus or Embolism?
A blood clot on the lung is called an emboli. The term embolus means the process of forming emboli.
Where will all venous emboli go?
All veins lead to the right atrium of the heart. After the right atrium, blood goes into the right ventricle then the pulmonary arteries to the lungs. All venous emboli will eventually end up in the lungs.
Why is Phlebothrombosis is more likely to cause pulmonary emboli than is thrombophlebitis?
Thrombus forms in a vein without inflammation and the clot is less firmly attached.
Is emboli plural form?
Yes, the noun 'emboli' is the plural form of the singular noun 'embolus'.
Should I worry about clogged arteries?
Yes, as these can cause clots that can break off and block blood flow to the heart muscle (heart attack), lungs (pulmonary emboli) or the brain (stroke).
What is an emboli?
An embolus (plural emboli) is a freely traveling foreign mass in the bloodstream. Emboli may be made of fat, air, or other materials.
