When it comes to conditions that pose a sudden risk to one’s health, pulmonary embolisms do not share the same level of awareness that heart attacks or strokes do. However, this condition is a deadly one, as it is responsible for as many as 200,000 deaths in the United States alone. In this article, we will discuss what a pulmonary embolism is, the signs and symptoms it poses, how it is treated, and whether you might be at risk for developing one later in life. What is a pulmonary embolism? A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in…
Pulmonary embolism – a serious and deadly medical condition
