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Definition
The blood vessels connected to the lungs may sometimes be blocked by blood clots. This typically occurs in patients with risk factors such as cancers, being bed bound, and those after surgery. Symptoms include breathlessness, and there may be an unusually low amount of oxygen in the blood.
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Treatment and drugs
Treatment usually involves medications to thin the blood.
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