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

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

Award-winning actress Catherine O'Hara died of a pulmonary embolism, her death certificate has revealed.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 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

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