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]

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Treatment

For more information, see: anticoagulant.

Embolism and thrombosis may be prevented by anticoagulation with anticoagulants.

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