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Please add the profiles for those who have died as a result of ANY type of Embolism.=== Project Tags: embolism, cause of death, thrombus, vascular occlusion, fat embolism, gas embolism, pulmonary embolism, PE, arterial embolism, DVT, deep vein thrombosis, clot, thromboembolism, brain embolism, retinal embolism, septic embolism, Definition of Embolism: The obstruction of a blood vessel by a fore...
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) , sometimes known as Hughes syndrome, is a disorder of the immune system that causes an increased risk of blood clots. * Occurs when the immune system mistakenly creates antibodies that make the blood much more likely to clot.* This means people with APS are at greater risk of developing conditions such as: ** Kidney failure can result from decreased blood flow t...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in the body, usually in the lower legs, thighs, pelvis and sometimes in the arms. Deep vein thrombosis can cause pain or swelling, but also can occur with no symptoms.Deep vein thrombosis can develop with certain medical conditions that affect how the blood clots. It can also happen if you don'...