Embolism
Of occlusion.
Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle).
This concept's ID is @1~71026
Contains
- embolus
An abnormal particle (e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood.
- aeroembolism
Obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally...
- pulmonary embolism
Blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot.
- fat embolism
Serious condition in which fat blocks an artery; fat can enter the blood stream after...