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Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, usually caused by deep vein thrombosis. Common signs include shortness of breath, chest pain, and coughing up blood or bloody sputum. Diagnosis involves blood tests like D-dimer and imaging tests like CT scans. Risk factors include a personal or family history of blood clots, cancer, heart disease, recent surgery or prolonged immobility. Treatment focuses on dissolving clots with anticoagulants or thrombolytics and preventing new clo
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- Martin Padonia
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