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Pulmonary Embolism

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

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  1. Pulmonary Embolism Eugene Nam

  2. Definition • Blockage of the path to the lung. • Foreign substance in the bloodstream.

  3. Causes Pregnancy Obesity Cancer Surgical immobilization

  4. Symptom • Difficulty Breathing • Chest Pain • Palpitation • Rapid Breathing • Rapid Heart Rate

  5. Prevention • Avoiding Long trips • Stretching during trips • Compression Stockings

  6. Treatment Anticoagulant Medication Thrombolysis Drugs Surgery (Pulmonary Thrombectomy)

  7. Works Cited Mayo Clinic

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