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Arterial Embolism
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Arterial Embolism Symptoms & Signs
EMBOLIZATION IN AN EXTREMITY
Symptoms may begin abruptly or slowly depending on the size of the embolus and the extent to which it blocks the blood flow.
Later symptoms:
EMBOLI IN AN INTERNAL ORGAN (see complications)
- Symptoms of ischemia (lack of oxygen) or infarction (tissue death): varies with organ involved. There may be pain and/or temporary decreased organ function.
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Review Date : 5/22/2002
Reviewed By : Elena Sgarbossa, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Ctr., Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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