Embolism and thrombosis

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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

Treatment

For more information, see: anticoagulant.

Embolism and thrombosis may be prevented by anticoagulation with anticoagulant.

References

  1. ↑ National Library of Medicine. Embolism and thrombosis. Retrieved on 2007-12-20.
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