This video defines what a pulmonary embolism (PE) is and then goes over what happens in the body during a pulmonary embolism. It discusses risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and prevention and treatment. Since PE can be a fatal condition, it is important that individuals know what to look for so that they, or their loved ones, seek proper medical attention.

This video was made by McMaster Demystifying Medicine students Andy Fensham, Angela Gupta, Navi (Harmandeep) Dhaliwal and Viktoriya Dyubanova.

Copyright McMaster University 2017

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