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Can a blood clot from the leg eventually break off and travel to the lungs?

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Yes: most lung clots (pulmonary emboli) come from the legs (deep venous thrombosis). Half of all DVT's results in PE if you look for it.

Dr Webster agreed

Answered 4/4/2015

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