There are several closely watched randomized trials examining catheter-directed therapies for acute pulmonary embolism, according to Parth Rali, MD, an associate professor of thoracic medicine and ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition that often goes unnoticed—until it strikes. Highlighted by tennis ...

Acute thrombosis and embolism are different clinical conditions that affect ... Pulmonary angiography: This is a special type of X-ray that creates a video of the blood flow to the lung to aid in ...

Cancer and several types of treatment may increase the risk of developing pulmonary embolism. Learn more about causes, risk factors, specific cancer types, symptoms, and treatments.

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 ...

A pulmonary embolism occurs when part of a blood clot breaks off from a deep vein in the body, travels up to an artery or vein in your lungs, and causes a blockage. It is a type of venous ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Large-bore mechanical thrombectomy is superior to catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism, according to a randomized trial comparing the two interventions ...