A subsegmental pulmonary embolism is a blood clot located on a distal, or distant and less central, branch of the pulmonary arteries. Treatment can depend on symptoms and risk factors. A subsegmental ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common heart and blood vessel disease after heart attack and stroke. Yet it is frequently misdiagnosed as pneumonia, a mistake that continues to claim lives.

Medical experts warn that "ghost symptoms" like back pain or mild cramping could be the only warning signs of a ...

Whenever I fly, my mother always reminds me to get up and walk around to prevent blood clots. I typically nod my head in response without any intention of following through. But it turns out Kathleen ...

A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a foreign substance blocks an artery in your lungs, stopping blood flow. It’s usually caused by a blood clot, but can sometimes be due to lipid, air, or tumor ...