Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Embolism

Nurse in a Telehealth appointment
November 2, 2022

Pulmonary Embolism

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 and sometimes life-threatening condition, and it is the third leading […]
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Family smiling and wearing seatbelts in car
March 29, 2022

Traveling? Learn More about Your Risk for DVT Blood Clots

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.
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Amanda Pullen Hendrix-1
February 16, 2022

UAB Cardiovascular Institute’s Team Approach to Pulmonary Embolism Saves Lives

“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.
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