Embolism

Brief overview What is an embolism? Complete or partial blockage of a blood vessel by the body’s own or foreign material (e.g. blood clot) that enters the bloodstream. Symptoms: Different symptoms occur depending on which blood vessel is affected. Sudden pain often occurs, but sometimes those affected are symptom-free. Causes: An embolism (thromboembolism) is often … Embolism: Definition, Symptoms, Causes