Is pulmonary embolism a ventilation or perfusion problem?

Question

Acute pulmonary embolism causes redistribution of blood in the lung, which impairs ventilation/perfusion matching and gas exchange, and can elevate pulmonary arterial pressure.

Hagrid P Hazard · Accepted Answer

Acute pulmonary embolism causes redistribution of blood in the lung, which impairs ventilation/perfusion matching and gas exchange, and can elevate pulmonary arterial pressure.

Is pulmonary embolism a ventilation or perfusion problem?

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