Pulmonary embolism as current complication following acute myocardial infarction

**Definition:** A pulmonary embolism that resulted from thrombi in the veins of the lower extremities (e.g. after prolonged periods of bed rest) or mural thrombi overlying an area of right ventricular infarction after acute myocardial infarction.

**Exclusions:** - Mural thrombus as current complication following acute myocardial infarction