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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...
Thrombocytopenia is a condition that occurs when the platelet count in the blood is too low. Platelets are tiny blood cells that are made in the bone marrow from larger cells. When you are injured, platelets stick together to form a plug to seal your wound. This plug is called a blood clot. Platelets are also called thrombocytes, because a blood clot is also called a thrombus A normal ...
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'...