Pulmonary embolism is the sudden blockage of a major blood vessel (artery) in the lung, usually by a blood clot. In most cases, the clots are small and aren't deadly, but they can damage the lung. But ...

In pulmonary embolism, systemic anticoagulation is the ... more flexibility to change the anticoagulant in downstream care. "Guidelines recommend continuing anticoagulation during catheter ...