What is embolism?

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An embolism is the lodging of an embolus, which may be a blood clot, fat globule, gas bubble or foreign material in the bloodstream. This can cause a blockage in a blood vessel.
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An embolism is a condition where the blood flow in an artery is blocked by a foreign body, such as a blood clot or an air bubble. Two of the most serious conditions caused by an embolism are: Stroke - where the supply of blood to the brain is interrupted or cut off Pulmonary embolism : when a...
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An embolism is a condition where the blood flow in an artery is blocked by a foreign body, such as a blood clot or an air bubble. Two of the most serious conditions caused by an embolism are: Stroke - where the supply of blood to the brain is interrupted or cut off Pulmonary embolism : when a foreign body blocks the artery transporting blood to the lungs read less
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Embolism is a vascular phenomenon, where a blockage inducing object such as a blood clot is lodged in the bloodstream.
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Sir Embolism is a vascular phenomenon, where a blockage inducing object such as a blood clot is lodged in the bloodstream. -
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Sir, Embolism is a vascular phenomenon, where a blockage inducing object such as a blood clot is lodged in the bloodstream.
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