Saddle pulmonary embolism describes a large blood clot that sits atop or “saddles” the main pulmonary artery where it divides and branches into the left and right lungs. It can cause breathing ...

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 ...

A nurse from Boston has described how, what started as a pain in her leg in the middle of the night, turned out to be a rare ...

The right treatment for a pulmonary embolism depends on the size of the blood clot, complications you might be experiencing, and your risk of future blood clots. Options may include medications or ...

Acute venous embolism and thrombosis are both conditions that disrupt blood flow. Treatment may involve medications or surgery. Blood clot formation is a protective mechanism that helps prevent excess ...

High-risk acute pulmonary embolism affects around 5% of all pulmonary embolisms and can take a dramatic course even in young people. Acute obstruction of the pulmonary circulation by a blood clot can ...

Modern Innovations in the Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism Dr Arvind Kohli kohli_arvind@yahoo.com Marked globally on October 13, World Thrombosis Day commemorates the birthday of Rudolf Virchow, ...

During a recent patient reunion, Linda Potthoff, center, chats with Julie Cox, ECMO manager, and Andres Leal, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon on the Texas Health Dallas medical staff. · GlobeNewswire ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...