Lung Blood Clots - PE Lysis Life Saving Procedure

Heath McCullough, M.D., Vascular and Interventional Radiologist of Greensboro Radiology talks about pulmonary embolism and how to prevent serious problems or death. Pulmonary embolism is blockage in blood vessel (artery) to the lung. Often a blood clot. They can harm the lung and even cause death. Treatment can save your life. Symptoms include shortness of breath, sharp chest pain made worse by cough or deep breath, pink and foamy mucus. It can also make you feel anxious, sweat a lot, fast heartbeat, or lightheaded and about to faint.http://www.greensbororadiology.com/