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Tests show pulmonary clot? docs here say heart pain, numb/tingling, short breath, mental confusion was anxiety. do clots cause anxiety?

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Dr. Dwain Rickertsen answered

Family practice : There seems to be a lack of communication on the dr's part. If there is a blood clot or pulmonary embolus then that is a life threatening condition. That may have been ruled out. Check with your dr to again explain the test results. If concerned go to the er.

Answered 6/13/2013

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A member asked:

Tests show pulmonary clot? docs here say heart pain, numb/tingling, short breath, mental confusion was anxiety. do clots cause anxiety?

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