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What Is Pulmonary Embolus?

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asked Apr 11, 2010 by anonymous

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Pulmonary Embolus is also known as Lung Blood Clot. This condition is characterized by a blockage of the artery in the lungs that is caused by fat, blood clot and clumped tumor cells.

This condition is most likely caused by blood clots in the legs and in the hips veins.

Here are the Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolus:

- cough that suddenly begins
- cough with blood
- shortness of breathing
- feeling a splinting pain in the hips when breathing
- chest pains
- rapid breathing
- a rapid heart rate
- wheezing
- fainting
- dizziness
- flaring of the nasal
- low blood pressure
- anxiety
- sweating
- lightheadedness
- swelling in the lower legs
- pain in the pelvis
- pain in one or both legs
answered Apr 11, 2010 by anonymous
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