[DOC] [TLE] Types of Stroke - University Hospital [PAR] (left) Illustration of Ischemic Stroke showing blockage of one of the brain's arteries
. ... Thrombotic stroke is caused by a thrombus (blood clot) that develops in an 
artery ... There it eventually reaches a blood vessel small enough to block its 
passage. Emboli can be fat globules, air bubbles or, most commonly, bits and 
pieces of... [DOC] [TLE] Embolism - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis - Canada.com [PAR] A blood clot is called a thrombus and a moving blood clot is called a 
thromboembolus. As an embolus moves through the body's blood vessels, it's 
likely to come to a ... they may block blood vessels the way a blood clot or air 
bubble can. ... agents in the blood often dissolve small clots without causing any 
effects of blockage. [DOC] [TLE] Heart embolism | definition of Heart embolism by Medical dictionary [PAR] Looking for online definition of Heart embolism in the Medical Dictionary? ... An 
embolism is an obstruction in a blood vessel due to a blood clot or other foreign 
matter ... Emboli have moved from the place where they were formed through the 
.... is most often a blood clot, but it may be a fat globule, air bubble, piece of tissue
,... [DOC] [TLE] Pulmonary Embolism-Topic Overview - WebMD [PAR] Pulmonary embolism is the sudden blockage of a major blood vessel (artery) in 
the ... But if the clot is large and stops blood flow to the lung, it can be deadly. ... 
air bubbles, amniotic fluid, or fat that is released into the blood vessels when a 
bone is broken. .... WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or 
treatment. [DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about Med. Term. Ch,5 - StudyStack [PAR] thrombus, (blood clot) a stationary blood clot formed within a blood vessel or 
within the heart, commonly causing vascular obstruction. deep vein thrombosis... [DOC] [TLE] Stroke - In-Depth Report - NY Times Health - The New York Times [PAR] A reduction of, or disruption in, blood flow to the brain is the cause of a stroke. ... 
An embolic stroke is usually caused by a dislodged blood clot that has traveled 
through the blood vessels (an ... Rarely, emboli are formed from fat particles, 
tumor cells, or air bubbles that ... Symptoms From Blockage in the Carotid 
Arteries. [DOC] [TLE] Pulmonary Embolism - Cedars-Sinai [PAR] The blockage prevents enough oxygen-rich blood from reaching the tissues of 
the lung, causing ... Once a person begins moving again, the clot can break loose
. ... An air bubble embolism may also form when a vein is operated on or when a 
person is ... International Patients  Medical Network  Mission, Vision and Values. [DOC] [TLE] Embolism - NHS Choices [PAR] Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in the deep veins of your leg, is one of 
the ... Embolisms can also occur if air bubbles or other gases enter the 
bloodstream. ... the womb  can leak into the mother's blood vessels during 
labour, causing a blockage. ... It's not possible to prevent all embolisms, but you 
can take steps to... [DOC] [TLE] Stroke | Patient Care & Services | Vascular and Endovascular ... [PAR] He also discovered that a blockage in one of the brain's blood vessels could 
cause apoplexy. Medical science continued to study the cause, symptoms, and 
treatment of ... Larger strokes may cause paralysis (inability to move part of the 
body), loss ..... If this blood contains any clots or air bubbles, they can pass into 
the brain... [DOC] [TLE] Scripps Health - Pulmonary embolus [PAR] Nov 13, 2014 ... The most common cause of the blockage is a blood clot. ... Less common causes 
include air bubbles, fat droplets, amniotic fluid ... The health care provider will 
perform a physical exam and ask about your symptoms and medical history. ... It 
keeps large clots from traveling into the blood vessels of the lungs. [DOC] [TLE] Ischaemic stroke - Stroke Association [PAR] The blockage can be caused by a blood

Question: Medically speaking it's the obstruction of a blood vessel by a moving blood clot or air bubble
Answer: an embolism