What Is a Pulmonary Embolism? | Blood Clot Awareness Month | Video 4
A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot blocking an artery in the lungs, often after travelling from a DVT. Dr Andrew Choong explains warning symptoms, emergency assessment, anticoagulant treatment and when specialist clot removal may be considered.
What is a Blood Clot? | Singapore Vascular Surgeon
Blood clotting stops bleeding after injury, but a clot inside a vessel can obstruct circulation. Dr Andrew Choong explains DVT, pulmonary embolism and arterial clots, including the symptoms that require urgent or emergency assessment in Singapore.
World Thrombosis Day: How DVT and Pulmonary Embolism Can Be Fatal
A clot in the leg can travel to the lungs and become life-threatening. Dr Andrew Choong explains DVT, pulmonary embolism, hospital-associated clot risk and the warning signs that need urgent attention.