embolism

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Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Penumbra’s portfolio includes devices to treat conditions like pulmonary embolism, stroke, deep vein aneurysms, and heart attack.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

It halted a Phase 3 clinical trial last year testing the effectiveness of the experimental drug for stroke and systemic embolism prevention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025

The agency warns that the procedure is not FDA approved and can lead to long-term negative affects, such as pain, infections, scarring and, in some cases, embolism and death.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

On the other hand, it could have been an embolism, because your blood clots much more easily when you are lying down for a long time, like when you are in hospital.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon