KROK 1 2016 – Question 135 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
A man has suffered multiple bone fractures of his lower extremities during a traffic accident. During transportation to a hospital his condition was further aggravated: blood pressure decreased, there were signs of pulmonary artery embolism. What kind of embolism is the most likely in the given case?
- A. Tissue embolism
- B. Gas embolism
- C. Air embolism
- D. Fat embolism
- E. Thromboembolism
Hint
Think about what the injured tissue itself can release into torn veins, and how quickly that material can reach the pulmonary arteries.
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