sudden blocking of an artery (pop)

A process by which fat tissue passes into the bloodstream and lodges within a blood vessel. In general, an embolus is something that travels through the bloodstream, lodges in a blood vessel, and blocks it. A fat embolus is a fat particle or droplet that travels through the circulation and eventually blocks a blood vessel. Fat emboli tend to be sma [..]

A blood clot (a thickened mass of blood), mass of bacteria or other tissue, air or foreign body that breaks loose, travels through the bloodstream and lodges in either an organ or artery forming a com [..]

A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.

(n) an insertion into a calendar(n) occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)

The obstruction of a blood vessel by a foreign substance or a blood clot that travels through the bloodstream, lodging in a blood vessel, plugging the vessel. Foreign substances that can cause embolisms include air bubbles, amniotic fluid, globules of fat, clumps of bacteria, chemicals (such as talc), and drugs (mainly illegal ones). Blood clots ar [..]

The obstruction of the pulmonary artery or a branch of it leading to the lungs by a blood clot, usually from the leg, or foreign material causing sudden closure of the vessel. (Embolus is from the Greek "embolos" meaning plug.) The risk factors for pulmonary embolism include advanced age, cancer, genetic predisposition, immobilization (es [..]

n. An obstruction or plugging up of an artery or other blood-vessel.

Embolism refers to a frequent cause of sudden death by the blockage of an artery usually by a blood clot that has moved from elsewhere.

The sudden blocking of an artery or a vein by a blood clot, bubble of air, deposit of oil or fat, or small mass of cells deposited by the blood flow. [Click Here To Return To List]

Blockage of a blood vessel by a clot (an embolus) that has traveled from another part of the body.

The sudden obstruction of a blood vessel by an embolus.

The occlusion of blood flow by a blood clot, which can result in stroke or heart attack.

Coagulation of the blood into a clot. (19thC)

A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.

Blocking of a Blood Vessel by an embolus which can be a Blood clot or other undissolved material in the Blood stream.

Blocking of maternal circulation by Amniotic Fluid that is forced into uterine Veins by strong Uterine Contraction near the end of Pregnancy. It is characterized by the sudden onset of severe respirat [..]

Blocking of a Blood Vessel by Cholesterol-rich atheromatous deposits, generally occurring in the flow from a large Artery to small arterial branches. It is also called arterial-arterial embolization o [..]

Blocking of a Blood Vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS.

Blocking of a Blood Vessel by air bubbles that enter the circulatory system, usually after Trauma; surgical procedures, or changes in Atmospheric Pressure.

Blocking of a Blood Vessel in the Skull by an EMBOLUS which can be a Blood clot (THROMBUS) or other undissolved material in the Blood stream. Most emboli are of cardiac origin and are associated with [..]

Blockage of an Artery due to passage of a clot (THROMBUS) from a systemic Vein to a systemic Artery without its passing through the Lung which acts as a filter to remove Blood clots from entering the [..]

Blocking of the Pulmonary Artery or one of its branches by an EMBOLUS.

Blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot or foreign matter that has been transported from a distant site by the blood stream.

Embolism due to air bubbles entering the blood vessels after trauma, surgical procedures, or changes in atmospheric pressure.

Blocking of maternal circulation by AMNIOTIC FLUID that is forced into uterine VEINS by strong UTERINE CONTRACTION near the end of pregnancy. It is characterized by the sudden onset of severe respirat [..]

An embolism of lipid debris from an ulcerated atheromatous deposit, generally from a large artery to small arterial branches. It is usually small and rarely causes infarction. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Embolism caused by fat entering the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after corticosteroid administration.

Blockage of a systemic artery by a thrombus originating in a systemic vein, which has passed through a defect that permits direct communication between the right and the left side of the heart, notabl [..]

When blood flow is blocked, usually by a blood clot or air bubble.

Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot that breaks off from its point of origin and lodges elsewhere.

An obstruction within an artery, typically by a clot of blood or an air bubble.

A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.

partial or complete occlusion of a blood vessel by material transported in the blood vessels (e.g. blood clot). The most common form is thromboembolism.

See Embolism, paradoxical.

Passage of a clot (thrombus) from a vein to an artery. When clots in veins break off (embolize) , they travel first to the right side of the heart and, normally, then to the lungs where they lodge. The lungs act as a filter to prevent the clots from entering the arterial circulation. However, when there is a hole in the wall between the two upper c [..]

A block in an artery caused by blood clots or other substances, such as fat globules, infected tissue, or cancer cells.

The blockage of a vessel by an object, like air or fat

An interruption of blood flow due to a blocked vessel by an embolus in the blood stream.

late 14c., "intercalation, insertion of days into a calendar," from Old French embolisme "intercalation," from Late Latin embolismus "insertion of days in a calendar to correc [..]