Catherine O’Hara’s death from a pulmonary embolism has drawn attention to this serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. Dr. Leana Wen explains.

"Home Alone" actress Catherine O'Hara's died from a pulmonary embolism. Here's what to know.

The risk of embolisms among patients with cancer was recently brought into the spotlight with the Jan. 30 death of “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone” actress Catherine O’Hara at the age of 71. The ...

Ask a Black Doctor: Pulmonary Embolism Explained was featured in the January/February 2022 issue of ESSENCE — on newsstands now. Rachel Marie Bond, M.D.: You can get a blood clot if you have certain ...

A newly released death certificate confirms Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as the ...

Petra Mayer, the editor on NPR's Culture desk, died on Saturday at Holy Cross Hospital in Maryland as the result of a suspected pulmonary embolism. Nancy Barnes, NPR's senior vice president for news, ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common heart and blood vessel disease after heart attack and stroke. Yet it is frequently misdiagnosed as pneumonia, a mistake that continues to claim lives.

The "Home Alone" and “Schitt’s Creek" star died of a pulmonary embolism, which affects the lungs, and she also had rectal cancer, according to her death certificate.

Here's all you need to know about Catherine O'Hara's cause of death at 71, pulmonary embolism from rectal cancer, courtesy of ...