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How dangerous is it to develop a blood clot in the lungs?
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Lifethreatening!: This can cause death if they set verylarge.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Size of clot: Small clots travelling into your lungs are often symptom free. Huge clots aka saddle emboli can be lethal in minutes. Clot prevention is a big part of all hospital stays and surgical procedures. Pulmonary embolisms are treated agressively and successfully in most cases.
Answered 7/8/2012
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