Pulmonary embolism

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Medical condition
gptkbp:associated_with Cancer
Pregnancy
Heart disease
Atrial fibrillation
Recent surgery
gptkbp:causedBy Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Coughing up blood
gptkbp:diseaseResistance Varies based on treatment
Common in adults
D-dimer test
Incidence increases with age
Associated with long flights
Chronic cases can lead to complications
Early diagnosis improves outcomes
Higher incidence in men
Incidence varies by region
Severe cases have high mortality
Ventilation-perfusion scan
CT_pulmonary_angiography
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pulmonary embolism
gptkbp:impact Surgery
Anticoagulants
Thrombolytics
Inferior vena cava filter
gptkbp:relatedPatent Heart failure
Death
Pulmonary_hypertension
gptkbp:research Genetic factors being studied
Impact of lifestyle changes being analyzed
Investigating new treatment options
Long-term effects under investigation
Ongoing studies on prevention
gptkbp:riskManagement Obesity
Smoking
Certain medical conditions
Deep vein thrombosis
Prolonged immobility
gptkbp:safetyFeatures Regular exercise
Avoiding prolonged immobility
Compression stockings
Hydration during travel
gptkbp:symptoms Lightheadedness
Sweating
Rapid heart rate