Thus, it should come as no surprise that impaired cognitive function is associated with hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism. Another common problem during aging is anemia. Sometimes this is due to a loss of blood for various reasons, including stomach infections like h. pylori.
Pulmonary embolism is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs. In most cases, pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from the legs or, rarely, other parts of the body (deep vein thrombosis). Because the clots block blood flow to the lungs, pulmonary embolism can be life-threatening. However, prompt treatment greatly reduces the risk of death.
Pulmonary embolism (PULL-mun-ary EM-bo-lizm), or PE, is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. The blockage usually is caused by a blood clot that travels to the lung from a vein in the leg. Damage part of your lung because of a lack of blood flow to your lung tissue. 2  This damage may lead to pulmonary hypertension (increased pressure in the pulmonary arteries). 3  Cause low oxygen levels in your blood. 4  Damage other organs in your body because of a lack of oxygen.