The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), or opossum as it is commonly known, is a native mammal in Georgia. Many people are familiar with opossums, but there are several aspects of the opossum with which people are unfamiliar.
pulmonary embolism. A condition in which an embolus (blood clot, formed in a vein) breaks off and blocks a pulmonary artery which supplies blood to the lungs. It can result in pain, breathlessness, and sudden death.
Pulmonary embolism - Causes. Causes of pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism occurs when the artery that carries blood to the lungs becomes blocked. The blockage is usually a blood clot, but it can also be a fat droplet, an air bubble or amniotic fluid (fluid that surrounds unborn babies).