keuhkoveritulma
Keuhkoveritulma, known in English as pulmonary embolism, is a medical condition characterized by the blockage of one or more arteries in the lungs. This blockage is typically caused by a blood clot that originates elsewhere in the body, most commonly in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). When a part of this clot breaks free and travels through the bloodstream to lodge in the pulmonary arteries, it obstructs blood flow to the lung tissue.
The primary symptoms of keuhkoveritulma include sudden shortness of breath, chest pain that may worsen with
Diagnosis is often based on clinical evaluation, imaging tests such as computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA),
Treatment aims to prevent clot progression and facilitate clot resolution. Common interventions include anticoagulant medications (blood
Keuhkoveritulma is a serious condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to reduce the risk of