Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in the lungs, disrupting circulation. Pulmonary embolism is a severe condition that can be fatal. Older age, obesity, and tumours are established risk factors for pulmonary embolism. Chest…
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Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in the lungs, disrupting circulation. Pulmonary embolism is a severe condition that can be fatal. Older age, obesity, and tumours are established risk factors for pulmonary embolism. Chest pain from pulmonary embolism worsens on inhalation and constitutes a medical emergency. The study focused on pulmonary embolism cases recorded in the CCA Database-Chest Pain Centre.