Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism
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Pulmonary embolism symptoms occur when a blood clot travels to the lungs. Sometimes people can have very few pulmonary embolism symptoms even if multiple pulmonary embolisms are present.


The most common pulmonary embolism symptoms include shortness of breath and pain with breathing. Other pulmonary embolism symptoms can include chest pain, cough, low blood pressure, lower extremity swelling, and a fast heart rate.


Pulmonary embolism can result in death so symptoms of a pulmonary embolism should not be ignored.


People often have a history of deep vein thrombosis or a history of previous pulmonary embolism.

Pulmonary embolism can be associated with a recent trauma, acute illness, prolonged bed rest, or inactivity.

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Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.