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Pulmonary embolism
Presented from India by Dr. Prashant Saxena0
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Case Description
Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot or other substance travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in the pulmonary arteries, which supply blood to the lungs. The most common cause is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a condition in which blood clots form in the veins of the legs or other...
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- **Initial Patient Presentation and Assessment:**
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Dr. Prashant Saxena
Alumni- Liverpool HospitalsAssociate Director & Head, Pulmonology, Critical Care, Fortis Hospital, Delhi
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