All are true about pulmonary embolism, except :

A. Chest pain is the most common symptom

B. Most commonly presents within 2 weeks

C. More is the survival time, more is the chance of recovery

D. Arises from leg veins

Correct Answer: Chest pain is the most common symptom

Description: Answer is A (Chest pain is the most common symptom): `Dyspnea is the most frequent symptom of PE and tachypnea is the most frequent sign'-Harrison 16th/1561 Chest pain is due to pulmonary infarction and usually indicates a small PE located distally near the pleura.

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