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When a pulmonary artery is suddenly blocked, blood flow and oxygen uptake are disrupted. This results in sudden shortness of breath, palpitations, cough, and sometimes bloody sputum.
Sometimes, one of the larger main pulmonary arteries can be blocked. In this case, severe chest pressure and fainting can occur.
If the clot is in a vessel close to the chest wall, a stabbing pain may occur. The patient may experience severe pain, feeling like a knife is being stabbed in, when taking a deep breath. Pulmonary embolism should always be considered in such cases.
Blockage of both pulmonary arteries can lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. Therefore, pulmonary artery emboli can be mistaken for heart attacks.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism?
Sometimes, one of the larger main pulmonary arteries can be blocked. In this case, severe chest pressure and fainting can occur.
If the clot is in a vessel close to the chest wall, a stabbing pain may occur. The patient may experience severe pain, feeling like a knife is being stabbed in, when taking a deep breath. Pulmonary embolism should always be considered in such cases.
Blockage of both pulmonary arteries can lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. Therefore, pulmonary artery emboli can be mistaken for heart attacks.