Pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism can be caused by several reasons, one of them is by blockage of an artery in the lung by a thrombus (blood clot), tumors that have fallen into the circulatory system, amniotic fluid, air, grease and foreign substances injected into the circulation that fell Blood. Most cases of pulmonary embolism occur by thrombi that originate thighs, legs or hips and fall into the bloodstream, obstructing some pulmonary artery.
As there obstruction of a lung artery by an embolus (buffer), blood oxygen shortage occur and consequently damage to other organs. Depending on the size and number of clots, can cause death.
People who are more likely to exhibit pulmonary embolism are: people with cancer, obese, smokers, people who are long asset without physical activity, people with blood clotting problems, people with heart failure, use of contraceptives with estrogen, pregnancy , stroke, fractures of the femur or hip, long journeys by car, bus or plane.
Treatment
The treatment is done according to the severity of the condition, but aims to prevent the clot grows and other clots from forming. You can use oxygen combined with drugs for the symptoms of pain, anticoagulants and, in rare cases, surgery.
Prevention
The best way to prevent pulmonary embolism is not standing still for long. Who sits around for a long time are more likely to develop cerebral emboli, so you have to do pushups leg and ankle, hiking and elastic stockings that improve blood circulation. Pulmonary embolism in divers can be avoided by following the proper procedures before returning to the surface.