A 41-year-old member asked:
what are the causes of pulmonary embolism?
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
51 years experience Cardiology
PE: read this:
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pulmonary-embolism/basics/definition/con-20022849
Answered on Nov 7, 2014
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
51 years experience Cardiology
PE: Read this:
http://www.Ask.Com/wiki/pulmonary_embolism.
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