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Pulmonary Embolus

Alternate Names : Lung Embolus

Pulmonary Embolus | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

A pulmonary embolus may cause:

  • anxiety
  • chest pain
  • cough
  • fainting, or passing out
  • hemoptysis, or coughing up blood
  • mild fever
  • a rapid heartbeat
  • shortness of breath

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    Pulmonary Embolus: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Adam Brochert, MD
    Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
    Date Reviewed: 08/06/01



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