Condition
Pulmonary Embolism
A blood clot that blocks an artery in the lungs, often after traveling from a leg vein. It is a medical emergency.
Also called: pe, blood clot in lung, lung clot
Who Can Help with Pulmonary Embolism?
- Pulmonologists
A physician who treats lung and breathing conditions such as asthma, COPD, lung infections and sleep apnea.
- Hematologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats blood disorders such as anemia, bleeding and clotting problems, and blood cancers.
- Emergency Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sudden illness and injury in a hospital emergency department.
- Cardiologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessel conditions such as heart disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
- Critical Care Doctors
A physician who treats critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).
- Interventional Radiologists
A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.
Where Practices List Pulmonary Embolism
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Columbus, GA (23)
- Tulsa, OK (5)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about pulmonary embolism and what is right for you.