What Is a Pulmonary Embolism? A pulmonary embolism (PE) happens when a blood clot suddenly blocks an artery that supplies blood to your lungs. Pulmonary embolism happens when a blood clot travels ...

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

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is an unusual and progressive disease that causes pulmonary arterial occlusion, gas exchange impairment, right heart failure and eventually death ...

Cancer and some treatments for cancer may cause changes to your blood that can encourage the formation of blood clots. Having cancer can greatly increase your risk of a pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary ...

What is a blood clot? Blood clots normally form after an injury to protect your body from losing too much blood, but they can ...

Mervyn Rothstein loves walking through New York City, covering at least three miles each day. In March, he started experiencing shortness of breath during his walks so he reached out to his doctor.

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks the lung’s arteries. Blood clots do not show on chest X-rays. However, these X-rays may help doctors rule out other health conditions with similar ...

Chest pain after a pulmonary embolism is common and may last days or even weeks. In most cases, symptoms improve as the clot dissolves, but some people can develop chronic pain. This pain typically ...

Guru Jagat, a well-known Kundalini yoga teacher who worked with celebrities, has died after suffering from a pulmonary embolism. In her final Instagram post on July 31, Jagat gave what she described ...