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Therapeutics Area<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?<\/h1>\n\n

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition<\/strong> that occurs when a blood clot<\/strong> (usually from the deep veins of the legs, called DVT<\/mark><\/a>) travels to the lungs<\/strong> and blocks a pulmonary artery.<\/h3>\n\n

This blockage can reduce oxygen supply<\/mark><\/strong>, damage lung tissue, and strain the heart.<\/p>\n\n

A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel in one area of the body, breaks off, and travels to another area of the body in the blood is called an embolus<\/mark><\/strong>. An embolus can lodge itself in a blood vessel. This can block the blood supply to a particular organ. This blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus is called an embolism<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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How Pulmonary Embolism Happens:<\/h2>\n\n

Blood clot formation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Clots typically form in the deep veins of the legs (DVT<\/mark><\/strong><\/a>) due to slow blood flow, vessel injury, or increased clotting tendencies.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Clot travels through the bloodstream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The clot detaches and moves through the veins to the lungs.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Lung artery blockage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The clot lodges in the pulmonary arteries, reducing blood flow and oxygen exchange<\/strong> in the lungs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Common Symptoms For Pulmonary Embolism (PE)<\/h2>\n\n

Coughing and\/or coughing up blood<\/h3><\/div>\n\n

A feeling of dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting<\/h3><\/div>\n\n

Chest pain (usually worse with breathing)<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Sudden shortness of breath<\/h3><\/div>\n\n

Irregular heartbeat<\/h3><\/div>\n\n

Palpitations (heart racing)<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n

A feeling of anxiety<\/h3><\/div>\n\n

Sweating<\/h3><\/div>\n\n

Low blood pressure<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Who is at Risk?<\/h2>\n\n

Certain individuals have a higher risk of developing PE, including:<\/p><\/div>\n\n

People with prolonged immobility<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

e.g., bedrest, long flights, post-surgery recovery<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Pregnant women or those on hormonal therapy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Estrogen increases clotting risk<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Patients with clotting disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Genetic or acquired conditions<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Elderly individuals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Higher risk of clot formation<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Cancer patients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Some cancers increase clotting tendencies<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Smokers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Damages blood vessels, increasing clot risks<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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