Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Embolism and Pregnancy

Many people have heard of pregnancy complications, such as pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes. In addition to those complications, pregnant women…

3 days ago

Pulmonary Embolisms – Blood Clots that Can Be Lethal

A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot lodges in one of the arteries located in your lungs. The source…

1 week ago

How Soon After Chest Pain Should You Go to ER?

So how long should you wait after getting chest pain to call for help? It's immediately. This directive comes from…

3 weeks ago

Types of Embolisms

Previously published on Factoidz.com An embolism is a blood clot or some other particulate or object in the blood that…

3 months ago

Types of Embolisms: An Overview

The word Embolism comes from the Greek word embolus, which means stopper. An embolism is where an embolus is created…

3 months ago

What is Factor V Leiden?

Clotting can mean the difference between life and death. In normal, healthy people, clotting prevents blood loss; in others, the…

6 months ago

Treatments for Leg Blood Clots

Blood clots in the legs are medically known as a deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. DVTs are a serious medical…

7 months ago

Blood Clot Dangers

There are a lot of reasons we may develop blood clots. If we're lucky, it's to stop bleeding and protect…

2 years ago

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