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   embolus

   /ˈɛmbələs/

   noun

   • 1. a blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object which has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (denoting something inserted or moving within another, specifically the plunger of a syringe): from Latin, literally ‘piston’, from Greek embolos ‘peg, stopper’. The current sense dates from the mid 19th century.

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   • 1. embolic adjective

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   What is an embolectomy & how does it work?

   • An embolectomy is surgery to remove an embolus from an artery or vein. An embolus is part of a blood clot that broke free. It can travel through your bloodstream and become stuck in another area. This is called an embolism. An embolism can block blood flow to the area. An embolus in your vein can reach your lungs.

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   What is a pulmonary embolism (PE)?

   • A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot from a deep vein (a DVT) detaches from a vein (embolizes), travels through the right side of the heart, and becomes lodged as an embolus in a pulmonary artery that supplies deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation.

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   What happens if you have an embolus in your artery?

   • An embolus in your artery can reach your brain. This can cause a stroke. An embolus in a femoral artery in your leg can cause tissue death in the leg. An embolus in an artery in your abdomen can cause pain and vomiting. An embolectomy is used when medicines or procedures cannot be used, or are not successful.

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   What is venous thromboembolism?

   • With that said, thromboembolism can involve other veins of the body, both deep and superficial. Less common sites of venous thromboembolism include the arms, liver, kidneys, and brain. Arterial thromboembolism occurs when a blood clot breaks off and blocks an artery, a vessel that brings oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body.

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   What is an open embolectomy?

   • An open embolectomy is usually only done for a large embolus, most often to treat a PE. Your surgeon will make an incision in the skin over the embolus. He or she will open the vein or artery and remove the embolus. A filter may be placed to prevent another embolus from being able to travel through your body.

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   What is a catheter embolectomy?

   • A catheter embolectomy is a minimally invasive surgery. A catheter (thin tube) is guided into the vein or artery that has the embolus. Suction is used to remove the embolus through the catheter. A balloon embolectomy is also minimally invasive. A catheter with a balloon on the end is guided into the vein, past the clot.

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3. www.verywellhealth.com › thromboembolism-1745803Thromboembolism: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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   Sep 20, 2024 · Thromboembolism is the name for when a blood clot (thrombus) that forms in a blood vessel breaks loose, is carried by the bloodstream, and blocks another blood vessel. This is a dangerous condition that can affect multiple organs, causing organ damage and even death. As such, it requires immediate treatment.

4. avicennacardiology.com › blog › what-is-deep-veinDeep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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   4 days ago · Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition where a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, most commonly in the legs. This clot, known as a thrombus, can obstruct blood flow, leading to swelling, pain, and other symptoms. The condition becomes particularly dangerous if the clot dislodges and travels to the lungs, causing a ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Deep_vein_thrombosisDeep vein thrombosis - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · The most common life-threatening concern with DVT is the potential for a clot to embolize (detach from the veins), travel as an embolus through the right side of the heart, and become lodged in a pulmonary artery that supplies blood to the lungs. This is called a pulmonary embolism (PE).

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Arterial thrombosis is a blood clot that develops in an artery. It’s dangerous as it can obstruct or stop the flow of blood to major organs, such as the heart or brain. If a blood clot narrows one or more of the arteries leading to the heart, muscle pain known as angina can occur.

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   Oct 6, 2024 · An embolectomy is surgery to remove an embolus from an artery or vein. An embolus is part of a blood clot that broke free. It can travel through your bloodstream and become stuck in another area.

9. litfl.com › ecg-chanECG changes in Pulmonary Embolism • LITFL • ECG Library

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   Oct 8, 2024 · The ECG changes associated with acute pulmonary embolism may be seen in any condition that causes acute pulmonary hypertension, including hypoxia causing pulmonary hypoxic vasoconstriction. ECG Features:

10. www.radcliffecardiology.com › pulmonary-embolismPulmonary Embolism - Radcliffe Cardiology

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    Oct 9, 2024 · Pulmonary Embolism affects about 1000 out of every 1 million people with 200 of those cases considered to have an intermediate-high and high risk of mortality. Pulmonary Embolism, while preventable, is the 3rd leading cause of cardiovascular death.