A pulmonary embolism can occur when a deep vein thrombosis breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs.

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Is it true that a pulmonary embolism can occur when a deep vein thrombosis breaks off and travels through the bloodstream to the lungs?

Yes. The claim that a pulmonary embolism can occur when a deep vein thrombosis breaks off and travels to the lungs is well-supported by medical literature documenting cases of venous thromboembolism migration.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 3 Oct 2026

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Right atrial thrombus-in-transit initially suspected as myxoma in a patient with acute pulmonary embolism: A case report.

2026

This case report documents a patient who suffered acute pulmonary embolism caused by deep venous thrombosis traveling through the right side of the heart.

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H, Z., T, T., Y, W., A, H., Z, S., D, Z., & W, S. (2026). Right atrial thrombus-in-transit initially suspected as myxoma in a patient with acute pulmonary embolism: A case report.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1177/2050313x261480887

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Pulmonary thromboembolism exacerbated by thrombus migration through an inferior vena cava filter: a case report.

2026

This case discusses a patient where a thrombus from the deep veins migrated and caused pulmonary thromboembolism.

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M, K., M, K., Y, T., M, I., & YJ, A. (2026). Pulmonary thromboembolism exacerbated by thrombus migration through an inferior vena cava filter: a case report.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytag154

Strategic Surgical Management of Idiopathic Iliac Vein Rupture: A Case Report Emphasizing Preoperative IVC Filter and Distal Venous Control.

2026

This paper mentions the placement of an inferior vena cava filter to prevent fatal pulmonary embolism originating from extensive deep vein thrombosis.

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K, M., M, N., M, T., S, N., S, H., & K, F. (2026). Strategic Surgical Management of Idiopathic Iliac Vein Rupture: A Case Report Emphasizing Preoperative IVC Filter and Distal Venous Control.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3400/avd.cr.26-00011

Extensive venous thromboembolism secondary to uterine fibroid compression of the inferior vena cava.

2026

This case report describes a patient presenting with both deep vein thromboses and a saddle pulmonary embolism resulting from venous stasis.

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P, M., A, F., G, O., & R, G. (2026). Extensive venous thromboembolism secondary to uterine fibroid compression of the inferior vena cava.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-271975

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