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Pulmonary Embolism: Recognizing Sudden Shortness of Breath and How It's Diagnosed

Pulmonary Embolism: Recognizing Sudden Shortness of Breath and How It's Diagnosed

Sudden shortness of breath could be a pulmonary embolism - a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs. Learn the key symptoms, how doctors diagnose it with D-dimer tests and CT scans, who’s at risk, and what to do if you suspect PE.

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