Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism (or “PE”) happens when one of the arteries in the lungs is blocked by a blood clot. A PE is usually caused by blood clots that begin in the deep veins of the legs, then travel up to the arteries in the lungs. This blocks blood flow to the lungs, which makes PE a life-threatening condition — so getting immediate treatment for your child is critical. Kids-only emergency care is available 24 hours a day at our hospitals, in addition to our Nemours Children's Cardiac Centers. Our pediatric heart care teams work with other Nemours specialists to deliver expert, compassionate care to children with pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism in children is rare, but we work closely with your child and family on your child’s road to better health. 

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Pulmonary Embolism

Pulmonary embolism (or “PE”) happens when one of the arteries in the lungs is blocked by a blood clot. A PE is usually caused by blood clots that begin in the deep veins of the legs, then travel up to the arteries in the lungs. This blocks blood flow to the lungs, which makes PE a life-threatening condition — so getting immediate treatment for your child is critical. Kids-only emergency care is available 24 hours a day at our hospitals, in addition to our Nemours Children's Cardiac Centers. Our pediatric heart care teams work with other Nemours specialists to deliver expert, compassionate care to children with pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism in children is rare, but we work closely with your child and family on your child’s road to better health. 

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Pulmonary Embolism

Why Choose Us

World-class pediatric heart care requires the compassion to understand your family's journey, and the expertise to heal even the most complex conditions. Our Nemours Cardiac Center teams treat a vast array of heart conditions, using the most innovative, up-to-date approaches. Our specialty is the early detection and repair of heart problems. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons (specialists in surgical procedures of the chest, including the heart and lungs) have been recognized for their commitment to delivering top-notch, compassionate care to children.

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer PE care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select Nemours Children's Health locations.

The Nemours Cardiac Center at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware offers a complete range of pediatric cardiology and heart surgery services. 

If your child needs emergency care for PE, our Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, Delaware is available 24/7 and offers full-service emergency care that treats only children.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer PE care at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and select Nemours locations.  

If your child needs emergency care for PE, our Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona Medical City area of Orlando is available 24/7 and offers full-service emergency care that treats only children. 

Our renowned pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery team at the Nemours Cardiac Center in Central Florida offers inpatient, critical and surgical care at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando — including dedicated cardiac anesthesiologists and state-of-the-art cardiac intensive care unit (CICU). 

Northwest Florida

We offer PE care at Nemours Children’s Health, Pensacola and our hospital affiliate, West Florida Healthcare, with outpatient and follow-up appointments also available at select Nemours locations.

Our Nemours Cardiac Center in Pensacola is home to one of the few accredited pediatric transthoracic and fetal echocardiography labs in Florida and, if needed, can facilitate the transfer of extremely ill children between our Nemours Cardiac Center locations (e.g., to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida).

Find Care at Nemours

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: