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Pulmonary Embolism

ID 3938

Pulmonary embolism occurs when one or more of the arteries in the lung become blocked. In most cases, the blockages are caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs. Pulmonary embolism commonly occurs in conjunction with deep vein thrombosis.

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