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Embolism

Medical Definition:	Blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot or foreign matter that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream.
Guide Notes:	coord with specific vessel; pulm embolism = PULMONARY EMBOLISM; cerebral embolism = INTRACRANIAL EMBOLISM
Also Called:	Embolus

Embolism Categories.

	Embolism, Air - Embolism due to air bubbles entering the blood vessels after trauma, surgical procedures, or changes in atmospheric pressure.
	Embolism, Cholesterol - An embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches. It is usually small and rarely causes infarction. (Stedman, 25th ed)
	Embolism, Fat - Embolism caused by fat entering the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after corticosteriod administration.
	Thromboembolism - Obstruction of a vessel by a blood clot that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream.

Embolism Medical Definitions and Terms

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