Dr Karlyn Martin told American Heart Association: “Unfortunately, pulmonary embolism can strike people at all stages of life, from the young and healthy to the older and not as healthy.
“I think if someone had chest pain, they immediately think, ‘Heart attack!’ and go to the hospital.
“But they don’t similarly think, ‘Oh, I could have a pulmonary embolism! I should go to the hospital right away’.”
However, blood clots can spell serious problems for your body so treating them quickly is non-negotiable, according to the NHS.