However, some blood clots form unnecessarily and dangerously, blocking vessels in critical areas like the brain or lungs and interrupting essential blood flow. Lung cancer can increase the risk of ...

A pulmonary ... like shortness of breath, chest pain, and rapid heart rate. Left untreated, PE can cause damage to the body's ...

"I do think that ... Sometimes, blood clots remain silent until they trigger a PE. A clot in the leg might mimic a pulled muscle, while one in the lung can feel like someone's weight pressing ...