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I went to the er and said "i may have pulmonary embolism." they didn't believe me and told me to come back when they are less busy! i feel so small.
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Way of presentation: It is generally better to described the symptoms you have rather than present with a diagnosis. People with significant pulmonary embolism are generally too sick to walk into an ER. I am sorry that you were not treated with courtesy. You may wish to visit this site for information on this topic: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17400-pulmonary-embolism/doctors-who-treat
Answered 11/1/2018
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