Embolism

Blocking of a blood vessel by an embolus which can be a blood clot or other undissolved material in the blood stream.

Date introduced: January 1, 1999

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Tree Number(s): C14.907.355.350

MeSH Unique ID: D004617

Entry Terms:

• Embolisms
• Embolus

See Also:

• Embolectomy

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Embolism and Thrombosis
Embolism
Embolism, Air
Embolism, Amniotic Fluid
Embolism, Fat
Embolism, Cholesterol +
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Infarction