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Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Embolism by Justine Mae Loria is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism. Predisposing factors that increase risk include stasis or immobilization, phlebitis, heart or vascular conditions, coagulation disorders, malignancy, and advancing age. Precipitating factors are smoking, inactivity, fractures, obesity, estrogen therapy, and oral contraceptives. Pulmonary embolisms occur when a thrombus forms in the veins, breaks loose, and lodges in the pulmonary vasculature, obstructing blood flow and decreasing perfusion to
- Author
- Justine Mae Loria
- Language
- EN