The most common symptoms of pulmonary embolism are: Sudden shortness of breath. Sudden, sharp chest pain that's worse when you cough or take a deep breath. A cough that brings up blood or pink, foamy mucus. Pulmonary embolism can also cause more general symptoms. For example, you may: Feel anxious or on edge. Sweat a lot. Feel lightheaded or faint. Breathe fast. Have a fast heart rate or palpitations. Signs of shock may be another symptom.

Percutaneous Thrombectomy in Emergency Department Patients with Pulmonary Embolism: The FLARE ED Sub-study:

Publication date: Available online 24 March 2020

Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine

Author(s): Wissam A. Jaber, Christopher Kabrhel, Kenneth Rosenfield, Thomas Tu, Kenneth Ouriel, Victor F. Tapson