Pulmonary embolism occurs when an embolus breaks away from a thrombus and blocks the pulmonary artery, generating symptoms that include shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting and haemoptysis.

Surprisingly, geographic location and weather patterns can also influence the risk of pulmonary embolism. Studies show that ...

The Medical Protection Society says lessons can be learned from the case of a patient given an incorrect risk score for ...

Pulmonary Embolism Response Team represents an efficient modality for therapeutic management especially in the intermediate-high risk subgroup.

The American Heart Association (AHA) announced the publication of a new scientific statement that summarizes differences in diagn ...