Identify the major anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with pulmonary embolism.
-Atelectasis

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Pulmonary embolism can cause atelectasis, which is the collapse of a lung or a portion of a lung due to obstruction of the air passages. This obstruction can be caused by the presence of a blood clot in the pulmonary arteries. Other anatomic alterations associated with pulmonary embolism include pulmonary infarction, pleural effusion, pulmonary hypertension, and right ventricular strain.

Identify the Major Anatomic Alterations of the Lungs Associated with Pulmonary