Arterial Embolism Learning Center
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Arterial embolism is a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part. This is caused when the artery that supplies the blood to that organ or body part is blocked by an embolus ( blood clot or atherosclerot... |
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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. Symp...
Causes
An embolus is a blood clot or a piece of plaque that acts like a clot. Emboli means more than one clot. If the clot t...
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...
Complications
Acute MI; Infection in the affected tissue; Septic shock; Stroke (CVA; Temporary or permanent decrease or loss of oth...
Prevention
Prevention begins with identifying the source of the blood clot. If your health care provider determines you have a h...
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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