Pulmonary embolism occurs when lung arteries are clogged. In most cases, embolization is due to one or more clots of other parts of the body fall and flow into lungs arteries in blood flow. Symptoms of pulmonary embolism are various, including sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing up blood or blood stained sputum and rapid heartbeat. In most cases it is not fatal if treated timely. Anticoagulants can significantly reduce the risk of death.
How is Pulmonary embolism treated in practice?