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Can a pulmonary embolism be caused by being overweight?
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YES: Increased weight can cause impaired blood return from the venous system of the legs or pelvis where clots can form and then migrate to the lung as a pulmonary embolism. Obesity may also impair heart function also increasing the risk for pulmonary embolism.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Depends: Not directly but being overweight may cause you to be less mobile which is a risk factor for thromboembolic diseases.
Answered 9/28/2016
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