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How to know if you have a pulmonary embolism? i think i have a calf sprain. what's the major differences and sign you need to see a dr.
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Tachycardia &: Hypoxia are 2 greatest signs of pulmonary embolism.
Answered 9/13/2013
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Positive Chest CT: If you present with possible signs of pe (shortness of breath, rapid pulse, chest pain, etc) a ct scan of the chest with contrast will frequently be done to confirm the diagnosis of pe. Then you would know. A calf "sprain" could be clots in the leg veins but only infrequently progress to a pe.
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