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Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a blockage of the pulmonary artery, typically caused by a blood clot that has originated from a vein elsewhere in the body, such as the leg. This blockage reduces or prevents blood from flowing to the lungs, resulting in reduced oxygen levels in the bloodstream, which can cause serious com…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 16× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a blockage of the pulmonary artery, typically caused by a blood clot that has originated from a vein elsewhere in the body, such as the leg. This blockage reduces or prevents blood from flowing to the lungs, resulting in reduced oxygen levels in the bloodstream, which can cause serious complications, including death. Diagnosing and treating PE promptly is essential to improve outcomes and reduce mortality. Imaging tests such as chest X-rays and CT scans are used to diagnose PE. Once diagnosed, treatments may involve medication and/or surgical procedures to remove or dissolve the clot. Early recognition and treatment of PE are essential to prevent life-threatening complications.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 16 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Pulmonary Embolism, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Lung Cancer Epidemiology.

Journal editorial board
Krzysztof Roszkowski · Poland Peter Lee · United Kingdom Jonathan Riess · United States

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