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Pulmonary Embolism (Lung Clot)

A blood clot travels to the lung and blocks its blood flow — a true emergency, but very treatable in time.

Pulmonary embolism explained in interactive 3D: a blood clot blocks a lung artery causing sudden breathlessness — an emergency treated with blood thinners, plus prevention — with help in India.

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot, usually from a leg vein, that blocks a lung artery — causing sudden breathlessness and chest pain. It’s an emergency, but blood thinners given promptly are very effective. See it in 3D, the warning signs, and the treatments including prevention.

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