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Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following is a risk factor for developing pulmonary embolism?
- Smoking
- Regular exercise
- High altitude living
- Varicose veins (correct)
What is the main cause of death in cases of massive pulmonary embolism?
What is the main cause of death in cases of massive pulmonary embolism?
- Kidney failure
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Respiratory failure (correct)
Where do most thrombi that cause pulmonary embolism originate?
Where do most thrombi that cause pulmonary embolism originate?
- Right side of the heart
- Arteries of the legs
- Pulmonary arteries
- Deep veins of the legs (correct)
Which of the following conditions is associated with hypercoagulability and can increase the risk of pulmonary embolism?
Which of the following conditions is associated with hypercoagulability and can increase the risk of pulmonary embolism?
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What is the term used to describe the obstruction of the pulmonary artery or its branches by a thrombus?
What is the term used to describe the obstruction of the pulmonary artery or its branches by a thrombus?
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