An embolism is when a blood vessel is blocked, usually by a blood clot that formed in another part of the body. The blockage is most common in the arteries that supply blood to the lungs, but can happen anywhere in the body.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Neurosurgery
We provide comprehensive surgical treatment of the spine for trauma, degenerative conditions, congenital problems, and more. Our surgeons are experts in minimally invasive surgica…
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Vascular Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular issues can quickly become a life-threatening problem. Our team of expert surgeons can provide quick and highly specialized diagnoses and treatment.
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Pulmonology
Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine (Pulmonology) offers diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation services for a full range of lung, sleep-related, al…
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Pulmonary Hypertension Center
The Pulmonary Hypertension Center provides expert diagnosis and care for patients with primary and secondary forms of pulmonary hypertension (PH).