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If a patient develops a blood clot in the femoral vein of the left lower limb and a portion of the clot breaks loose where is the blood flow likely to carry the embolus and what symptoms are likely?
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Any clot breaking loose in a vein will eventually find its way to the lings, causing a pulmonary embolism. Since the vessels in the lings are so tiny, the clot(s) will clog the vessels and reduce the functional ability of the lungs. Once enough lung tissue is blocked, you can have a lung infarction (lung tissue death due to hypoxia). Generally, though, shortness of breath without exertion or light exertion will result. This is a medical emergency and should be treated as such.
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