Symptoms And Signs
The common symptoms of pulmonary embolism include chest pain and difficulty in breathing.
Common symptoms and signs of PE include
- Sudden onset shortness of breath (Dyspnea) or wheezing
- Rapid breathing ( Tachypnea
- New onset arrhythmia
- Painful respiration
- Temporary loss of consciousness (Syncope)
- Chest pain that increasingly worsens
- Back pain, shoulder pain, upper abdominal pain
- Coughing up blood (hemoptysis
- Fever in 14% cases
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All the above symptoms should prompt a doctor to suspect PE.
In severe situations there can be additional symptoms occur such as
- Bluish tinge on fingers and lips (cyanosis) due to inadequate circulation
- Leg swelling
- Very low blood pressure
- Collapse /Sudden death
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