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What is a Pulmonary embolus?
A pulmonary embolus occurs when a blood clot, usually originating in the leg, travels to the lungs and blocks a pulmonary artery. This can result in symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and even life-threatening complications if not treated promptly. Treatment typically involves blood thinners and, in severe cases, procedures to remove the clot.
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
What are the causes of an appendix burst?
An appendix burst, also known as appendicitis, is typically caused by a blockage in the appendix, leading to inflammation and infection. This blockage can be due to fecal matter, a foreign object, or a tumor. If left untreated, the appendix can burst, releasing harmful bacteria into the abdomen.
How do you choke?
You choke due to the blockage of your upper airways with foreign matter or an object, so your body acts to try and cough out that material, while at the same time, struggling for oxygen in order to survive.
Why are pulmonary veins red?
An artery is a vessel that carries blood out of the heart, into the tissues. A vein is a vessel that carries blood from the tissues back to the heart. The fact that arteries carry oxygenated blood exclusively and veins, solely deoxygenated blood is not true. Our blood is oxygenated in the tissues of our lungs, so the vessels that bring this fresh, oxygenated blood from these tissues back to our heart are called... pulmonary veins! It's just a matter of vocabulary.AnswerBlood coming from the pulmonary veins is oxygenated because it is coming from the lungs, the site of gas exchange.
What causes appendicitis and how can it be prevented?
Appendicitis is caused by inflammation of the appendix, often due to blockage by fecal matter or a foreign object. It can be prevented by maintaining a healthy diet high in fiber, staying hydrated, and avoiding constipation.
What builds up during coronary artery disease?
coronary artery disease is a build-up of fatty matter and debris on the walls of the arteries.
What circulates and carries blood to and from the lung?
This is called the pulmonary circulation. 'Pulmonary' pertaining to matter related to lungs.
Can children suffer from pulmonary embolism?
Yes. Any person can get it, age doesn't matter.
What is coronary artery disease also known as?
Also called atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease is a build-up of fatty matter and debris on the walls of the arteries.
What is president Washington's foreign policy?
It doesn't matter just as long as he has a foreign policy.
What are proteins that your body produces in respone to foreign matter?
antibodies
