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I had s1q3t3 ecg pattern. normal d dimer. slightly low lung function test. should i still be worried about pe? docs weren't worried.

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No: A negative d-dimer effectively rules out an embolism. The ECG pattern you describe infrequently correlates with a pulmonary embolism. Lung function and/or pulmonary function testing do not test for embolism, only ventilation.

Answered 2/27/2015

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A member asked:

I had s1q3t3 ecg pattern. normal d dimer. slightly low lung function test. should i still be worried about pe? docs weren't worried.

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