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What type of diseases can the heart get?
a lot. A good example is pulmonary thrombosis
What has the author Jane Griffin written?
Jane Griffin has written: 'Food for Sport' 'Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism' -- subject(s): Diseases, Pulmonary embolism, Thrombosis, Veins 'Osteoporosis and the risk of fracture' 'Epilepsy'
What heart diseases can you get from smoking?
1) Ischeamic cardiac diseases. 2) thrombosis of veins, which can get dislodged in pulmonary circulation and cause pulmonary embolism. 3) myocardial infarction
What is the name for abnormal blood clots?
Blood clotting disorders are called hypercoagulable states. Hypercoagulable states include conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
What is the medical term meaning blood clot that breaks off from a vein in the leg and lodges in a pulmonary artery?
Pulmonary embolism.An Embolism .
What does venography diagnose?
Venography is primarily performed to diagnose deep vein thrombosis (a condition that can lead to pulmonary embolism ).
What has the author Gladstone Wilfred Lougheed written?
Gladstone Wilfred Lougheed has written: 'Primary thrombosis of the pulmonary artery'
What are some of the serious risks associated with hip replacement?
(heart attack, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, or death)
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.
Does a vena cava filter treat pulmonary embolism?
Vena cava filters are usually inserted in to prevent PE caused by a thrombosis in a deep vein (DVT).
Can pulmonary embolism be caused by radiation treatment?
Yes, pulmonary embolism can be a potential complication of radiation treatment, particularly in patients receiving radiation for cancers in the chest area. Radiation can lead to vascular damage and thrombosis, increasing the risk of blood clots that may travel to the lungs. Additionally, immobilization during treatment can contribute to venous stasis, further raising the risk of embolism. It's essential for healthcare providers to monitor patients for signs of thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during and after radiation therapy.
What is the classification for the drug Innohep?
Innohep is in a class of drugs called antithrombotic drugs. It helps to prevent blood clots which are caused by deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
