Pulmonary embolism accounts for 10–15% of all paediatric venous thromboembolism (VTE) events, with an annual incidence of 0·14–0·9 per 100 000 children.1,2 Although rare, pulmonary embolism is a ...
Pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a venous thrombus becomes lodged in lung arteries, causing impairment in oxygenation, circulation, and heart function, potentially with fatal consequences. Risk ...