embolism

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Because of its rarity and high fatality rate, the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation says it’s exceptionally difficult to study.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2025

Embolism of the coronary arteries is rare, while embolism of the splenic artery, the left renal and left iliac arteries, is comparatively common, and in the order mentioned.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Embolism of the carotids, especially of the left carotid, is more likely to ensue than embolism of the subclavians.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Embolism plays an important part in determining one form of gangrene, as has already been described.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Embolism of the cerebral arteries produces softening of the brain, not a hemorrhagic infarction or a yellowish necrosis.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various