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Pulmonary embolism
A pulmonary embolism is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, which is the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. This blockage – usually caused by a blood clot – is potentially life threatening, as it can prevent blood from reaching your lungs.
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