Your patient had surgery on his leg a few weeks ago and is now presenting with restlessness, a cough, increased respiratory and heart rates, blood-tinged sputum, and he is hypotensive. He is likely suffering from

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The symptoms described, including restlessness, cough, increased respiratory and heart rate, blood-tinged sputum, and hypotension, especially following surgery, are indicative of a pulmonary embolism. This condition occurs when a blood clot, often formed in the legs (deep vein thrombosis), travels to the lungs, blocking blood flow.

Your Patient Had Surgery on His Leg a Few Weeks