Before revision: Type of EmbolusDefinitionFrequency (%DIF < of total observed embolisms)Thromboembolismembolism of thrombus (blood clot)Cholesterol embolismembolism of cholesterol, often from atherosclerotic plaque inside a vesselFat embolismembolism of bone fracture or fat dropletsAir (Gas) embolismembolism of air bubblesAmniotic fluid embolismembolism of amniotic fluid, foetal cells, hair, or other debris that enters the mother's bloodstream via the placental bed of the uterus and triggers an allergic reactionTissue embolismembolism of small fragments of tissueForeign body embolismembolism of foreign materials such as talc and other small objectsSeptic embolismembolism of bacteria-containing pus In thromboembolism, the thrombus (blood clot) from a blood vessel is completely or partially detached from the site of thrombosis (clot).
After revision: Type of EmbolismComposition of EmbolusRelative Frequency (Estimated)Thromboembolismembolism of thrombus (blood clot)CommonCholesterol embolismembolism of cholesterol, often from atherosclerotic plaque inside a vesselCommonFat embolismembolism of bone fracture or fat dropletsRareAir (Gas) embolismembolism of air bubblesRareAmniotic fluid embolismembolism of amniotic fluid, foetal cells, hair, or other debris that enters the mother's bloodstream via the placental bed of the uterus and triggers an allergic reactionVery RareTissue embolismembolism of small fragments of tissueVery RareForeign body embolismembolism of foreign materials such as talc and other small objectsVery RareSeptic embolismembolism of bacteria-containing pusVery Rare In thromboembolism, the thrombus (blood clot) from a blood vessel is completely or partially detached from the site of thrombosis (clot).