For patients navigating a cancer diagnosis, the focus is often understandably on treatments like chemotherapy, radiation or ...

Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, according to the actress's death certificate, which was obtained ⁠by USA TODAY on Feb. 9. TMZ was first to report the news. A pulmonary embolism is a ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common heart and blood vessel disease after heart attack and stroke. Yet it is frequently misdiagnosed as pneumonia, a mistake that continues to claim lives.

Trial of ultrasound-based, catheter-directed thrombolysis is one of several anticipated st ...

VIENNA — The optimal course of treatment when managing acute, high-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) remains a contentious topic among respiratory specialists. Systemic thrombolysis, specifically using ...

Early mechanical thrombectomy, within 12 hours of symptom onset, significantly improves patient hemodynamics in acute pulmonary embolism cases. The FLASH registry data support the safety and efficacy ...

A 51-year-old woman experienced a life-threatening pulmonary embolism, a massive blood clot in her lungs, following months of ...