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
A department providing neurosurgical surgery and care, including evaluation and treatment for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and other conditions affecting the brain and n…
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Vascular Neurosurgery
A program within the Department of Neurosurgery providing cerebrovascular neurosurgery for conditions such as brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformations, stroke, and vascular bra…
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Pulmonology
A department providing respiratory and lung medicine, including diagnosis and treatment for asthma, allergies, COPD, and other breathing conditions, with ongoing care to support l…
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Pulmonary Hypertension Center
A center within the Department of Pulmonology providing specialized pulmonary hypertension treatment through diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment to manage this complex lung and h…