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Could pulmonary emboli be caused by stress?
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No: Stress is not one of the causes of pulmonary embolism. Most embolisms originate in the legs (90%) and some originate in the arms (10-15%). Main causes include immobility, oral contraceptives, hip/knee surgery, right heart dysfunction, cancer and inheritable/genetic abnormalities. Stress causes a lot of medical conditions but embolism is not one of them.
Answered 6/8/2018
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Very unlikely: Clots in pelvic or leg veins are the most likely causes.
Answered 11/1/2017
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