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May cause a stroke if lodges in the brain?
clot
What part of the body affects stroke?
It depends what side of the brain the blood clot occurs on.
During a lethal heart attack blood clot lodges in the first part?
left ventricle
What is the medical term meaning a clot or other material that lodges in vessels of the lung?
Pulmonary embolism
How is Stroke caused?
Cerebral thrombosis is caused by a blood clot blocking an artery supplying the brain that occurs in the brain itself.Cerebral embolism is caused by a blood clot blocking an artery supplying the brain that forms elsewhere in the circulatory system that breaks free. It is commonly cause by atrial fibrillation.Intracerebral hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel within the brain itself breaks either from trauma or excess internal pressure.Subarachnoid hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel at the brain surface just below the arachnoid membrane breaks either from trauma or excess internal pressure.
How will it impact a brain surgery to remove clot?
My uncle has a blood clot on his brain he is 68 yrs old what Canberra done for him
When does cerebral embolism occur?
Cerebral embolism occurs when a blood clot from elsewhere in the circulatory system breaks free. If it becomes lodged in an artery supplying the brain, either in the brain or in the neck, it can cause a stroke.
What is a blood clot in the ateries leading to the brain?
A blood clot in an artery is an aneurysm.
Where does a stroke occur?
A stroke occurs in the brain. A stroke is when an artery is blocked by a blood clot. Strokes are common among elderly people who have high blood pressure.
How do you get a blood clot in your brain?
A blood clot in the brain can cause a TIA, or transient ischemic attack, which causes a non-permanent loss of blood supply and oxygen to an area of the brain. Blood clots in the brain also cause stroke. If not corrected quickly, permanent brain damage will result. Clot "busters" are used to break up the clot and restore blood flow. If you suspect a stroke or TIA it is best to get to an ER.
When does cerebral thrombosis occur?
Cerebral thrombosis occurs when a blood clot, or thrombus, forms within the brain itself, blocking the flow of blood through the affected vessel.
How do you know if there is a blood clot on your brain?
You wouldn't.
