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Data from the World Health Organization Mortality Database Reveal Fewer Deaths from Pulmonary Embolism in the European Region over the past 15 years - Seite 3

More About Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolism occurs when a piece of a blood clot breaks loose deep in the veins (deep vein thrombosis) and travels in the blood stream to the lungs causing a blockage in a blood vessel. Together, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are known as venous thromboembolism and are referred to as blood clots. These can happen to anyone, but are a particular concern among hospitalized patients, who are more vulnerable because long periods of inactivity, surgery and certain health conditions which increase the risk of clotting.

About the ISTH
Founded in 1969, the ISTH is the leading worldwide not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of thrombotic and bleeding disorders. ISTH is an international professional membership organization with more than 5,000 clinicians, researchers and educators working together to improve the lives of patients in more than 98 countries around the world. Among its highly regarded activities and initiatives are education and standardization programs, research activities, meetings and congresses, peer-reviewed publications, expert committees and World Thrombosis Day on 13 October. Visit ISTH online at www.isth.org.