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An embolism is an obstruction of a blood vessel, either by a clot or an air bubble. Here are some sentences.
- The embolism blocked the flow of blood to her heart.
- The doctor said he had an embolism in a blood vessel in his brain.
- An air embolism can be fatal.
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Is the blockage of a vessel by an embolus an embolism?
Yes, an embolism is the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus. The embolism is often named for the causative factor, such as an air embolism or a fat embolism or its location, such as pulmonary embolism.
What does thrombo-embolism mean?
What kind of sickness is the air embolism air embolism?
What is the plural of embolism?
The plural of embolism is emboli
What is Gas embolism also called?
Air embolism
What is Air embolism also called?
Gas embolism
When can I Scuba dive after embolism?
withOut knowing more details than "EMBOLISM"* Pulmonary embolism?* Brain embolism?* Air embolism - caused by an air bubble; usually from decompression sickness in divers?* Thromboembolism - an embolism caused by a blood clot ?you're best bet is to talk to your doctor
Can you have a pulmonary embolism 24 hours ago and not get treatment?
I guess so it would depend on how severe the embolism was. There is a wikipedia article about pulmonary embolism it talks about untreated embolism so I would say it is possible. Click on the related link below to go to the wiki page.
What is a saddle pulmonary embolism?
A saddle pulmonary embolism is an occlusion of the left and right portion of the pulmonary artery
What is the name of the blood clot circulating in the blood stream?
A Circulating clot is referred to as an embolism.
What are some compilcations of pulmonary embolism?
The biggest risk of a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is that the person suffering may die. The biggest risk of a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) is that the person suffering may die.
What is air embolisms?
You get the air embolism, when there is air in the vascular system. It may be accidental during intravenous fluid administration. You get the air embolism, when you come out of the deep sea very rapidly.
What is an amniotic fluid embolism?
An amniotic fluid embolism is a complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta.
