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How Long Before a Pulmonary Embolism Turns Fatal
Summary: The Silent Killer
[ Stylized silhouette of a female tennis player serving, warm neon colors ] 23 Grand Slams. Unstoppable.
[ Abstract line drawing of a tiny red dot stopping a massive tennis ball ] But a tiny blood clot? Almost fatal.
[ Symbolic abstract lungs struck by a lightning bolt ] 25% of PE cases cause sudden death.
[ Abstract glowing leg and chest outline ] Leg swelling? Chest pain? Don't wait.
[ Silhouette of a woman walking away confidently in a catsuit ] Serve looks, not clots.
Tags
Emergencies
Death, Sudden
Pulmonary Embolism
Death, Sudden, Cardiac
Chest Pain
Dizziness
Embolism
Thrombosis
Pain
Death
Obesity
Cough