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Blood clot in lung
Pulmonary embolus is a condition where there is a blockage, either by a blood clot, air, or fat, of the pulmonary (lung) blood vessels.
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Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Anxiety or blood clot in lung For the last week and a half I have had a heaviness in my chest mostly on the left side along with shortness of breathe. Seen my doctor and said it was probably my anxiety/hyperventalation since my heart rate was 132 BP was
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Is plavix (clopidogrel) a good option for a woman who's pregnant and has a history of blood clots in lung ?
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How dangerous are blood clots in the lungs?
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How bad is it to have small blood clots in your lung?
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What is the hmortality rate for women with recurring blood clots in the lungs?
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I have pneumonia and there is a lot of blood clot in the lungs? What does this mean?
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What is the likelihood of a blood clot in my lungs if my blood oxygen level is 95%-97%?
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My friend died of blood clot in the lungs. What causes this?
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What is the prognosis for recurrent blood clots in the lungs?
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