embolization

embolization /em·bo·li·za·tion/ (em″bŏ-lĭ-za´shun)

1. the process or condition of becoming an embolus.

2. therapeutic introduction of a substance into a vessel in order to occlude it.

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em·bo·li·za·tion (mb-l-zshn)

n.

1. The process by which a blood vessel or organ is obstructed by an embolus or other mass.

2. The surgical introduction of various substances into the circulatory system to obstruct specific blood vessels.

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Embolization

A technique to stop or prevent hemorrhage by introducing a foreign mass, such as an air-filled membrane (balloon), into a blood vessel to block the flow of blood.

Mentioned in: Cerebral Aneurysm, Nosebleed, Splenectomy

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embolization

1. the process or condition of becoming an embolus.

2. therapeutic introduction of a substance into a vessel in order to occlude it.

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embolization

Therapeutics The blocking of an artery by a clot or foreign material, to prevent blood flow to a tumor

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Patient discussion about embolization.

Q. What is the differential diagnosis of chest pain in a 35 year old woman? I am a 35 years old woman. I suffer from chest pain for about 24 hours. I just came back from a trip to Europe, and i feel really bad. I smoke and I take anti contraceptive and i know that I am at a risk for pulmonary embolism or costochondritis. Cat it be something else?

A. The differential diagnosis of chest pain is very wide.
It can start in costochondritis if u carried a lot of luggage or might be pulmonary embolism if you didn't move from the chair all the flight. But it can also be a sign for an acute coronary syndrome (even at the age of 35) or a pericarditis. To be sure you need to consult with your GP.

Q. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions regarding aerobic exercise post DVT and/or PE?

A. drink a lot of water and be aware. if you take your meds i think there shouldn't be a problem, but i strongly recommend asking your physician about it. he knows you and the problem and can give you a much much better answer.