Category: Cardiovascular / Vascular Disease
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery, usually caused by a blood clot that travels from a deep vein in the leg (DVT), leading to shortness of breath, chest pain, and potentially death.
Incidence is estimated at 0.5-1 case per 1,000 people per year, with higher rates in older adults and those with risk factors. (Source: European Society of Cardiology)
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