Zoeken
Pulmonary embolism
/pˈʌlmənəɹi ˈɛmbəʊlˌɪzəm/
/pˈʌlmənˌɛɹi ˈɛmboʊlˌɪzəm/Pulmonary embolism
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longembolie
a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot
pulmonary embolism
n
Voorbeeld
Rapid breathing and a fast heart rate can indicate a pulmonary embolism.
A pulmonary embolism can cause sudden chest pain and shortness of breath.
Surgery increases the risk of a pulmonary embolism.
She was rushed to the hospital with a pulmonary embolism.
Anticoagulants are used to treat pulmonary embolism.
