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What causes death in fat embolism syndrome?
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Oxygen deprivation: Blockage of circulation causing 02 deprivation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Have may thurner syndrome,moderately narrowed iliac vein,venous insufficiency. Chest pain L side when exhaling.Could it be pul embolism?C vein dr Mon.
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