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    Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot forms, usually in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis, and breaks off to travel through the bloodstream and become lodged in an artery in the lungs blocking blood flow. Risk factors include prolonged immobilization, recent surgery, cancer, older age, smoking, oral contraceptives, and genetic predispositions. Symptoms range from mild to life-threatening and include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing up blood.

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    Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot forms, usually in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis, and breaks off to travel through the bloodstream and become lodged in an artery in the lungs blocking blood flow. Risk factors include prolonged immobilization, recent surgery, cancer, older age, smoking, oral contraceptives, and genetic predispositions. Symptoms range from mild to life-threatening and include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing up blood.

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    Pathogenesis and Risk Factors of Pulmonary Embolism

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    Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot forms, usually in the deep veins of the legs or pelvis, and breaks off to travel through the bloodstream and become lodged in an artery in the lungs blocking blood flow. Risk factors include prolonged immobilization, recent surgery, cancer, older age, smoking, oral contraceptives, and genetic predispositions. Symptoms range from mild to life-threatening and include chest pain, difficulty breathing, and coughing up blood.

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    PULMONARY EMBOLISM
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