Pulmonary Embolism

Concept

blockage of the main artery of the lung or one of its branches by a substance that has travelled from elsewhere in the body

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253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results

253 ‒ Hormone replacement therapy and the Women’s Health Initiative: re-examining the results

Peter Attia MD

A blood clot that travels to the lungs, a risk associated with oral estrogen and oral contraceptives.