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Pulmonary Embolism. Eugene Nam. Definition. Blockage of the path to the lung. Foreign substance in the bloodstream. Causes. Pregnancy Obesity Cancer Surgical immobilization. Symptom. Difficulty Breathing Chest Pain Palpitation Rapid Breathing Rapid Heart Rate. Prevention.
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Pulmonary Embolism Eugene Nam
Definition • Blockage of the path to the lung. • Foreign substance in the bloodstream.
Causes Pregnancy Obesity Cancer Surgical immobilization
Symptom • Difficulty Breathing • Chest Pain • Palpitation • Rapid Breathing • Rapid Heart Rate
Prevention • Avoiding Long trips • Stretching during trips • Compression Stockings
Treatment Anticoagulant Medication Thrombolysis Drugs Surgery (Pulmonary Thrombectomy)
Works Cited Mayo Clinic
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