Embolism
| 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. |
| Notes: |
coord with specific vessel; pulm embolism = PULMONARY EMBOLISM; cerebral embolism = INTRACRANIAL EMBOLISM |
| Also Called: |
Embolus |
Embolism Categories.
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Embolism, Air - Embolism due to air bubbles entering the blood vessels after trauma, surgical procedures, or changes in atmospheric pressure. |
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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) |
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Embolism, Fat - Embolism caused by fat entering the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after corticosteriod administration. |
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Thromboembolism - Obstruction of a vessel by a blood clot that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream. |
Embolism Definitions and Terms
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