Pulmonary embolism (PE) is blockage of a blood vessel or blood vessels in the lung. In most cases the blockage is caused by a blood clot that has moved from another part of the body, usually the leg. More rarely, PE is caused by another substance in … [Read more...]
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot in a deep vein in your body. They typically form in the legs, but can form elsewhere, such as the arms. DVT often causes pain and swelling, but does not always produce noticeable symptoms. The danger with … [Read more...]