A subsegmental pulmonary embolism is a blood clot located on a distal, or distant and less central, branch of the pulmonary arteries. Treatment can depend on symptoms and risk factors. A subsegmental ...

Cardiologist explains how this silent blood clot can strike suddenly, why gym-goers are not immune and the warning signs that are often missed.

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the pulmonary artery, which carries blood from your heart to your lungs. It’s a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention. Research from 2022 ...

A pulmonary embolism was the immediate cause of death for actor and comedian Catherine O’Hara. It’s a serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. O’Hara’s sudden passing on January 30 ...

The intention-to-treat population comprised 544 patients: 273 in the intervention group and 271 in the control group. The mean (±SD) age was 58.2±13.5 years, and 42.6% of the patients were women. A ...

Venous thrombosis, with blood clots formed in veins, may cause significant health risks like disability and cardiovascular death. Venous thrombosis normally occurs in the legs, but is infrequently ...

Cases of COVID-19, particularly severe ones, may increase a person’s risk of developing a pulmonary embolism. COVID-19 is a highly contagious, rapidly spreading illness. It can cause pneumonia, cold, ...

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 ...

Catherine O’Hara died of a pulmonary embolism and had rectal cancer at the time of her death, NBC News confirmed on Feb. 9. A pulmonary embolism, or a blood clot in the lungs, was the immediate cause, ...