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retinal embolism

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retinal embolism 
Obstruction of a retinal artery or arteriole by a clot (embolus), which may result in atrophy or blindness in the area of the retina affected. See retinal arterial occlusion.


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In one study, (32) 14 of 100 patients with this disorder had brain emboli, and one had a retinal embolism.
 
 
 
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