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
She died the next day of respiratory failure and a pulmonary embolism.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 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
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