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pulmonary embolism

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pulmonary embolism [‚pu̇l·mə‚ner·ē ′em·bə‚liz·əm]
(medicine)
Obstruction of the pulmonary artery or a branch of it by a free-floating blood clot (embolus) usually originating from a vein in the leg or pelvic area.


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DOUGLAS McINTOSH, 44, a noted architectural designer and historic-preservation activist, of a pulmonary embolism, in Detroit, July 11.
New York Rangers forward Jed Ortmeyer has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and will be sidelined indefinitely.
The concluding part documents the latest research on miscellaneous topics, including anticoagulation, pulmonary embolism, peripheral vascular disease, cardiovascular considerations of elderly patients who are undergoing noncardiac surgery, and ethical decisions with older patients with cardiovascular disease.
 
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