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General Slang
PE
PEE-EE · noun · slang
Pulmonary embolism; a clot in the lung's arteries.
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A blockage of a pulmonary artery, usually by a blood clot that traveled from the legs, causing sudden shortness of breath and chest pain.
“Sudden SOB and tachycardia post-op — rule out PE.”
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PE In A Sentence
Sudden SOB and tachycardia post-op — rule out PE.
Origin & Usage
Initialism of 'pulmonary embolism.'
People Also Ask
What does PE stand for in medicine?
Pulmonary embolism — a blockage in a lung artery, usually caused by a blood clot that traveled up from the legs.
Why is a PE dangerous?
It can suddenly cut off blood flow through the lungs, causing shortness of breath, chest pain, low oxygen, and in severe cases collapse or death.
Does PE always mean pulmonary embolism?
In this trauma and emergency context, yes — though 'PE' can also mean physical exam in other clinical settings.
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