A Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is a blood clot that has spread to the lungs stopping them from getting adequate blood flow. They often start as clots in the legs (DVTs) which break apart and spread through the blood to the lungs. Some can be so small that they are not noticed while others can be very large and cause major problems.
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