A patient presents with severe chest pain and shortness of breath and is diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. Where did the embolism most likely originate?
A) The left ventricle
B) Systemic arteries
C) A deep vein of the leg
D) The superficial veins of the arm

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Pulmonary embolisms most commonly originate from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the deep veins of the legs.

A Patient Presents with Severe Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath