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A member asked:
Is it possible to have a pulmonary embolism and not have any symptoms/ or have symptoms so mild that someone brush it off?
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Yes: A small pulmonary embolus may be asymptomatic.
Answered 5/1/2017
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Mgt: It is possible to have a low risk pulmonary embolism, but if you are concerned a V/Q scan can be performed.
Answered 2/10/2015
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