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Could you tell me what happens when you have calf pains and you feel it's harder to breathe?

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Dr. Payam Rafat answered

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Got to the ER ASAP: You could have a pulmonary embolism due to a blood clot. Go to the er asap as it could be fatal.

Answered 4/7/2013

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