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What causes blockage of an artery by a blood clot that has traveled in the bloodstream?
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What commonly causes heart attacks?
Blockage in a vein or artery that stops the blood flow to and from the heart.
What artery is clogged if you have a stroke?
A stroke is when a clot causes a thrombus (blockage of flow of blood) in the veins of the brain. The brain has multiple arteries that supply it with oxygen.
What causes cerebral vascular insufficiency?
A stroke, caused by reduced blood and oxygen supply, may be an indication of severe blockage in the carotid artery. Less severe blockage may still cause "mini-strokes" or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
What results if there is blockage in the vessel?
A blockage in the coronary artery is the most common cause of heart disease. A blockage happens when there is a build up of plaque in the inner lining of the artery. This causes the artery to become narrow or blocked. Since the coronary arteries deliver blood to the heart muscle, any blockage can have serious implications. It reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart which may lead to heart attack and possibly death.
What is a Pulmonary embolus?
Essentially it is a blood clot that causes a sudden blockage normally in the arteries of the lungs. Clots usually formed in the legs due to "sticky blood" or commonly known as a DVT that has been freed and travels to the lung artery. This is a very dangerous condition.
What causes blockage to the jugular vein?
Is it harmful if I have blockage in the jugular veins
What is blockage in pancreas?
Blockage of the pancreatic duct causes nutrient malabsorption.
What is a person with a blocked coronary artery most likely to suffer from?
Obviously coronary heart disease! A blocked coronary artery reduces blood flow & thus Oxygen to the heart which in turn causes Angina when a person will experience pain & breatlessness. Without treatment a blockage can cause a heart attack.
What causes the circulatory system to stop working?
The Circulatory system is usually caused by the clot of the aorta which is the largest artery in your body
What causes enlarged carotid artery?
Blocked artery, weight gain.
Can heart disease affect your life span?
It makes them scared to masturbate in public
What are the main causes of renal artery stenosis?
The two main causes of renal artery stenosis are atherosclerosis and fibromuscular disease.
