A 62-year-old woman with a past medical history of uncontrol…
A 62-year-old woman with a past medical history of uncontrolled diabetes, stage III breast cancer, and recent hospitalization presents to the emergency department with severe sudden onset worsening chest pain and anxiety. EKG, cardiac enzymes, and chest X-ray are all within normal limits. Blood sugar levels are slightly elevated. An ultrasound demonstrates a large clot in the right deep femoral vein. Which of the following is the most likely cause for the patient’s chest pain and anxiety?
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