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Podcast: PodcastDX
Episode: Pulmonary Embolism
Description: This week our Co-Host and producer is the guest once again! The topic for this week is Pulmonary Embolism, which is a blood clot or thrombus in the lung.  A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It usually happens when a blood clot breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE is a serious condition that can cause: Permanent damage to the lungs Low oxygen levels in your blood Damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen PE can be life-threatening, especially if a cl...