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Do doctors see a lot of patients with blood clot in lung?

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Dr. Shaym Puppala answered

In certain settings: In primary care clinic, sometimes. In emergency room or intensive care unit, can be fairly frequently.

Dr Namey and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/14/2013

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