What is pulmonary embolism

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Pulmonary embolism is a disease caused by thrombus, which can cause nausea, convulsions, coma and other manifestations. Let's see what is called pulmonary embolism.

What is pulmonary embolism

First of all, various emboli of systemic circulation fall off and block the pulmonary artery and its branches, causing the clinical pathophysiological syndrome (PE) of pulmonary circulation disorder. The most common pulmonary embolism is thrombus. Pulmonary embolism caused by thrombus is also called pulmonary thromboembolism.

Secondly, the patient suddenly developed unexplained collapse, pale complexion, cold sweat, dyspnea, chest pain, cough, and other symptoms of cerebral hypoxia, such as extreme anxiety, burnout, nausea, convulsions and coma. In the discovery of similar diseases, it is best to be able to check and diagnose in time.

Finally: the clinical and chest X-ray changes of this disease often need to be differentiated from acute myocardial infarction, rupture of aortic dissecting aneurysm and pneumonia.

matters needing attention

During the period of bedridden, patients should often move their legs, and can do leg function training. In addition, we should pay attention to more rest, eat some nutritious food, and prohibit spicy and irritating food.