Medicine Hypoxemia occurring after pulmonary thromboembolism is a result of which of the following? A Perfusion of areas poorly ventilated because of airway constriction B Increased dead-space ventilation in the area of vascular occlusion C Increased right heart filling pressures D Tachycardia 💡 Explanation Hypoxemia occurring after pulmonary thromboembolism is a result of which of the following? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Perfusion of areas poorly ventilated because of airway constriction