A 35-year-old woman develops a severe case of pulmonary embolism due to deep vein thrombosis. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for this condition?
Q1. A 35-year-old woman develops a severe case of pulmonary embolism due to deep vein thrombosis. Which mechanism is primarily responsible for this condition?
Answer: Disruption of the pulmonary microcirculation
Explanation: Pulmonary embolism is primarily caused by disruption of the pulmonary microcirculation. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.