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Are Blood Clots Fatal?

It is estimated that as many as 30,000 to 50,000 Americans die yearly from PE.

you’re free to recover from PE and lead a healthy life.

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American Lung Association.Treating and managing pulmonary embolism.

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American Lung Association.Learn about pulmonary embolism.

American Heart Association.Pulmonary embolism is common and can be deadly but few know the signs.

American Lung Association.Pulmonary embolism symptoms and diagnosis.