[DOC] [TLE] Arterial embolism: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia [PAR] May 5, 2016 ... A common source for an embolus is from areas of hardening (atherosclerosis) in the aorta and other large blood vessels. ... The clot can then move to an artery and block blood flow to the brain (stroke) or other organs. If a clot involves the arteries supplying blood flow to the lungs, it is called a pulmonary embolus. [DOC] [TLE] Arterial Embolism - Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment of Arterial ... [PAR] Jun 22, 2012 ... Arterial embolism is a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or ... Some 
may occur in the brain, causing a stroke, or in the heart, causing a heart attack. ... 
A common source for an embolus is from areas of hardening... [DOC] [TLE] Arterial embolism - Wikipedia [PAR] Arterial embolism is a sudden interruption of blood flow to an organ or body part 
due to an ... Arterial embolism is the major cause of infarction (which may also be 
caused by e.g. ... Atherosclerosis in the aorta and other large blood vessels is a 
common risk factor, ... Thromboembolism  embolism of thrombus or blood clot. [DOC] [TLE] Ischemia - Wikipedia [PAR] Ischemia is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen 
and glucose ... Ischemic heart disease is the most common cause of death in 
most Western ... an interruption in the arterial blood supply to a tissue, organ, or 
extremity that, ... therapy is initiated to prevent further enlargement of the 
thrombus. [DOC] [TLE] Cardiovascular disease terms | World Heart Federation [PAR] Stroke symptoms include sudden weakness of the face, arm or leg  most often 
on one ... A term that refers to situations where the blood-supply to the heart 
muscle is ... of a heart attack and is where blood flow to the brain is blocked or 
interrupted. ... It can cause permanent damage to the lung that can prevent other 
organs... [DOC] [TLE] What is a stroke? - Mayfield Clinic [PAR] Stroke is a sudden interruption of the blood supply to the brain. ... of cases) is 
caused by a blockage of an artery from a blood clot (thrombus) or from clogged ... 
Emboli usually come from the heart, where different diseases cause clot 
formation. [DOC] [TLE] Arterial Embolism - DoveMed [PAR] Jan 10, 2014 ... Arterial Embolism is the sudden interruption of blood flow, due to a blood clot ... 
An artery supplies blood to an organ or body part; Embolism is the term used ... 
When this thrombotic blood clot breaks, it causes an embolism; 80% of ... result in 
the symptoms of a stroke; A heart attack occurs, when the flow of... [DOC] [TLE] Embolism - NHS Choices [PAR] If the blood supply to a major organ  such as the brain, heart or lungs  is ... 
stroke  where the supply of blood to the brain is interrupted or cut off ... Foreign 
bodies that cause embolisms are known as emboli  a single emboli is called an 
embolus. ... Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clot in the deep veins of your 
leg,... [DOC] [TLE] Antiphospholipid syndrome. APS Syndrome information | Patient [PAR] A thrombus blocking a blood vessel (such as an artery or a vein) causes a .... As 
well as stroke and TIA, APS is associated with other problems in the brain. ... 
Interruption of this blood supply (by a blood clot, for example) can lead to ... False 
positive tests are common (up to 1 in 4) in tests for antiphospholipid antibodies. [DOC] [TLE] Stroke | Patient Care & Services | Vascular and Endovascular ... [PAR] Even a brief interruption in blood supply can cause problems. ... The following 
are the most common symptoms of stroke. ... Drug abuse (certain kinds)  
Intravenous drug abuse carries a high risk of stroke from cerebral embolisms (
blood clots). ... Thrombotic strokes are strokes caused by a thrombus (blood clot) 
that... [DOC] [TLE] Acute Stroke Treatment - Thrombolysis - Procedures - For Patients ... [PAR] The main cause of stroke and TIA is carotid artery disease. When there is 
substantial plaque

Question: Thromboses & embolisms are common causes of strokes, the interruption of the blood supply to this organ
Answer: the brain