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I have a blood clot in my lung and my heart beat hard and fast by me walking from my couch to kitchen is this part of the sypmtom?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Pulmonary embolus creates less surface area of the lung to respire. This can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, tiredness.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: And it could signal a worsening of your problem. Make sure your doctor is aware of the magnitude of your symptoms or go to the er. Pes can lead to very serious complications.

Answered 10/4/2016

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