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Can a pulmonary embolism burst open?
A pulmonary embolism (PE) itself does not "burst open," as it is a blockage in a pulmonary artery caused by a blood clot or other material. However, if the clot breaks apart or if new clots form, it can lead to further complications, including the obstruction of additional blood vessels in the lungs. This can exacerbate symptoms and increase the risk of serious health issues, such as respiratory failure. Prompt medical attention is crucial to manage and treat a pulmonary embolism effectively.
What causes an pulmonary embolism?
A blockage of an artery of the lung by foreign matter such as fat, tumor, tissue, or a clot originating from a vein
When an artery of the brain breaks or becomes blocked what is that called?
The carotid artery.
Is that virgin breaks by taking birth control tablets?
Although the concept of virginity has no medical meaning, maybe you're asking if the pill breaks the hymen. It does not.
How can plaque harm your health?
Plaque Can lead to Heart Attacks or Strokes. It is Caused when Plaque breaks away from an Artery wall, a clot forms and the Artery is blocked.
When the clot breaks loose and circulates through the bloodstream it is called?
When a clot breaks loose and circulates through the bloodstream, it is called an embolus. If the embolus travels to the lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism, while if it lodges in a blood vessel in the brain, it can lead to a stroke. This process can pose serious health risks and requires prompt medical attention.
What complications can occur when a blood clot in the leg dislodges?
If there is a clot in the leg, a DVT (deep vein thrombosis), when it breaks loose it could cause a pulmonary embolus, which is a medical emergency, and if severe enough could cause death.
Name of surfactant that breaks surface tension in the lungs?
Am pretty sure its called the pulmonary surfactant that's produced from the lungs
What is the medical terminology breakdown for neurofibroma?
Neuro- is the combining form meaning nerve. Fibr- is the combining form meaning fiber. -oma is the suffix meaning tumor. So a neurofibroma is the medical term meaning benign tumor of nerve and fiber.
What is the medical term for cell that breaks down bone?
osteoclast
How might a blood clot in your upper leg affect your body?
Impedes blood flow to & from leg ... so you might lose that leg. Also, if the clot breaks loose it can interfere with systemic or pulmonary circulation - in which case you might die.
Which one contain more urea hepatic vein or hepatic artery?
Vein. The vein has already passed the liver which breaks ammonia into urea.
