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Pulmonary Embolism: Recognizing Sudden Shortness of Breath and How It's Diagnosed

Sudden shortness of breath could signal a pulmonary embolism-a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs. Learn the key symptoms, how it's diagnosed with D-dimer and CT scans, who's at risk, and what to do if you suspect it.

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Edward Jepson-Randall, Nov, 16 2025