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Is having a pulmonary embolism the same thing as having a heart attack?
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No: A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that travels to the lungs and a heart attack is a ruptured plaque in the coronary artery wth a clot
Answered 6/9/2016
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No: Totally different but can have the same symptoms. A heart attack is a blockage in the coronary arteries (even one) due to a cholesterol-protein clot. This is caused by poor diet, poor lifestyle choices, and stress. That's how the drug industry makes billions/year. A pulmonary embolism (pe) is a blood clot in an artery of the lung. This often shoots up from the leg. There are many causes.
Answered 6/9/2016
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