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pulmonary embolism

/ˈpʌlmənəri ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/

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/ˈpʌlmənəri ˈɛmbəlɪzəm/C1formalmedical
  • ruСерьёзное медицинское состояние, при котором одна или несколько артерий в лёгких блокируются тромбом, часто возникающим в ногах (тромбоз глубоких вен).

A serious medical condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot, often originating from the legs (deep vein thrombosis).

  1. Medical conditionC1formal

    A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from the legs or other parts of the body.

    ruТромбоэмболия легочной артерии

    • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism after complaining of sudden chest pain and shortness of breath.
    • Prolonged sitting during long flights can increase the risk of developing a pulmonary embolism.
    • Treatment for a pulmonary embolism often involves blood thinners to dissolve the clot.