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Can a pulmonary embolism last 3-4 years if left untreated?
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No. Pulmonary thrombi can kill instantly if large, multiple small one cause high blood pressure in lungs and heart failure. A thrombus/embolus gets resolved/organized in a matter of day and does not last "years".
Answered 4/20/2022
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