A pulmonary embolism (PE) is a sudden blockage in one of the arteries in the lungs. This happens when a blood clot in another part of the body (often the legs) breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs. PE is a serious condition that can cause permanent lung damage, low oxygen levels in the […]

No one wants to think about potential health issues when traveling. Unfortunately, long car rides or flights raise your risk of getting a blood clot, spoiling your vacation, or worse.

“Life over limb” is not a phrase Amanda Pullen-Hendrix ever thought she would hear, especially not on her 29th birthday. But on July 12, 2020, what she at first believed was an asthma attack turned out to be a life-threatening stroke and multiple blood clots.