Could I possibly have a pulmonary embolism?

I had a deep vein blood clot in my left leg, and now I have a superficial clot in my right arm. Also, I have a very sharp pain in my chest that comes and goes. Could this be a pulmonary embolism?

Answers from doctors (4)


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Feb 15, 2019

You should go to an emergency room immediately.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

You should go to an emergency room immediately.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Apr 25, 2016

Quite possibly. You need to be on blood thinners.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Quite possibly. You need to be on blood thinners.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Apr 22, 2016

Yes, it could be pulmonary embolism. You should get checked out immediately.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Yes, it could be pulmonary embolism. You should get checked out immediately.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Apr 22, 2016

It could be. You should have it checked out.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

It could be. You should have it checked out.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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