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I went to the hospital with a chest infection, but they said she has a blood clot in the lung, just wondering how serious is this and could it be fatal?
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PE: Pulmonary embolism describes the presence of a blood clot in the pulmonary vasculature. This is a serious medical condition that can potentially be deadly if not treated appropriately.
Answered 3/28/2014
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