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What happens when you have blood clot in your lungs?
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Pulmonary embolus: Can be life threatening, need blood thinning medication and urgent doctor and/ or emergency room evaluation, if you are not in a hospital already!
Answered 11/11/2013
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Could die: Pulmonary embolism is a lethal condition when clots move to pulmonary vessels , could be lethal , if not treated early . Prevention is the best , leg ; pelvic veins are the most common source for this serious condition
Answered 11/12/2013
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