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Went to the er again, they said i'm too young to have blood clots. they said i'm low potassium and that chest pain could be muscle spasm?

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The ER is wrong if: If the clinical picture is compatible with a pe then a ct with contrast needs to be done. If your symptoms are not compatible, the er is correct.

Answered 4/20/2014

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A member asked:

Went to the er again, they said i'm too young to have blood clots. they said i'm low potassium and that chest pain could be muscle spasm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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