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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a saddle pulmonary embolism 3mths ago my last inr test was only 1.5 & i'm feeling more breathless again cud it be another pe?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes it's pisdible: You should be re evaluated. Call your doctor or go to the er.

Dr Landi agreed

Answered 11/25/2013

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Possible: It is possible. You should be evaluated as soon as possible.

Answered 11/25/2013

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