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 is a serious condition that can cause: 1  Permanent damage to part of your lung from lack of blood flow to lung tissue. 2  Low oxygen levels in your blood. 3  Damage to other organs in your body from not getting enough oxygen.