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A patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) develops a pulmonary embolism (PE). The most common pathophysiological pathway for a PE is:

A. Arterial spasm in the lungs.
B. A clot dislodges from a peripheral vein and travels to the pulmonary circulation.
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C. Inhaled foreign body.
D. Direct lung infection.

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  • Arterial spasm in the lungs.
  • A clot dislodges from a peripheral vein and travels to the pulmonary circulation.
  • Inhaled foreign body.
  • Direct lung infection.

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