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Arterial embolism is a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part due to a clot(embolus).An embolus is a blood clot or a piece of plaque that acts like a clot. Emboli means more than one clot. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms may begin quickly or slowly depending on the size of the embolus and how much it blocks the blood flow.Sympt...
Causes
Emboli means more than one clot. If the clot travels from the site where it formed to another location in the body, i...
Tests
The health care provider may find decreased or no pulse, and decreased or no blood pressure in the arm or leg. There ...
Treatments
Arterial embolism requires prompt treatment at a hospital. The goals of treatment are to control symptoms and to impr...
Prevention
Prevention begins with identifying the source of the blood clot. If your health care provider determines you have a ...
Doctor Specialties
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number(such as 911) if you have symptoms of arterial embolism.
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