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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.


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What kind of sickness is the air embolism air embolism?


What is the plural of embolism?

The plural of embolism is emboli


What is Air embolism also called?

Gas embolism


What is Gas embolism also called?

Air 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 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 the name of the blood clot circulating in the blood stream?

A Circulating clot is referred to as an embolism.


What are the symptoms of a gas embolism?

The primary sign of gas embolism is immediate loss of consciousness; it may or may not be accompanied by convulsions.


What is an amniotic fluid embolism?

An amniotic fluid embolism is a complication of pregnancy characterized by movement of amniotic fluid past the placenta.