Assertion: blood clot | /r/Causes | embolism
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text: If your blood clot is in a vein, there is a risk it can travel to one of your organs and cause an embolism, which can be fatal.
text: However, blood clots can also create a blockage in your veins or arteries, break loose and travel to the heart, lungs or brain, causing life-threatening heart attacks, strokes, embolisms or other health emergencies.