See also: List of states and territories of the United States. This table includes abbreviations for three independent nations related to the United States through Compacts of Free Association, and other comparable postal abbreviations, including those now obsolete. Codes and abbreviations for U.S. states, territories and other regions.
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 are not deadly, but they can damage the lung. But if the clot is large and stops blood flow to the lung, it can be deadly.
Pulmonary Embolism. When a blood clot forms in a blood vessel somewhere in the body, part of it can break off and travel to the lungs causing a pulmonary embolism (PE). This can cut off the flow of blood. PE is a medical emergency and may cause death.revention of pulmonary embolism. An effective way to prevent a blood clot in the lungs is to prevent blood clots from forming in other parts of the body. This is especially important during hospitalization. Methods include: Medicine. Anticoagulants and/or aspirin are often given to prevent blood clots.