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Pulmonary embolism is the sudden blockage of a major blood vessel (artery) in the lung, usually by a blood clot . In most cases, the clots are small and are not deadly, but they can damage the lung. But if the clot is large and stops blood flow to the lung, it can be deadly.
Whatever the cause, we can help mitigate symptoms and lessen the likelihood of serious problems caused by DVT. Problems One acute and serious problem that can occur with deep vein thrombosis is when the clot or part of the clot breaks away and travels to the lungs, causing pulmonary embolism (blockage from a clot in the lung).