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Embolism and thrombosis is "a collective term for pathological conditions which are caused by the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in a blood vessel, or by blocking of a blood vessel with an embolus, undissolved materials in the blood stream."[1]
Classification
- Embolism, includes pulmonary embolism
- Thromboembolism
- Thrombosis, includes deep venous thrombosis
Treatment
Embolism and thrombosis may be prevented by anticoagulation with anticoagulants.
References
- ↑ Anonymous (2024), Embolism and thrombosis (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.