clot
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Wembanyama’s career seemed to be in jeopardy, as doctors had discovered a blood clot in his shoulder that forced him to miss the season’s last two months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A resulting blood clot can completely block blood flow or travel to the heart or brain, triggering a heart attack or stroke.
From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026
The Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office determined that the beloved comedian died of a pulmonary embolism, a blood clot in the lungs, according to her death certificate published Monday by TMZ.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Emmy-winning actress Catherine O'Hara, who starred in "Schitt's Creek" and "Home Alone," died from a blood clot in her lungs, her death certificate revealed Monday.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
I found out that it’s not a blood clot at all.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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