[Zatorowość płucna wysokiego ryzyka powikłana nagłym zatrzymaniem krążenia i udarem mózgu - opis przypadku].

The pulmonary embolism is caused by the sudden occlusion or narrowing of the pulmonary artery or its branches through the emboli and it is the third cause of death due to cardiovascular diseases. This disease is characterized by multiple complications, among others, the sudden cardiac arrest or stroke. The success in treatment of pulmonary embolism depends on the early disease diagnosis and a valid therapeutic procedure.