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Pulmonary Embolism
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Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Embolism Blockage of pulmonary arteries by thrombus, fat or air embolus, or tumor tissue Obstructs alveolar perfusion Most commonly affects lower lobes Picture 1 Picture 2 Risk factors -Deep vein thrombosis (90%) -Immobility or reduced mobility -Surgery -H...
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