concept   embolus
culture   Western medicine
statement   An embolus, such as a blood clot or air bubble, poses serious health risks and requires immediate medical attention in Western medicine.

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1 embolectomy Western medicine Embolectomy is a common medical procedure to remove a clot or embolus from a blood vessel in cases of arterial blockage. 1
2 embolism Western medicine culture Emboli are typically associated with serious health risks and require immediate medical attention. 1
3 embolus Western medicine An embolus is a potentially dangerous obstruction in blood vessels, such as a blood clot or air bubble, requiring immediate medical attention. 1
4 embolus Western medicine An embolus is a blood clot, air bubble, or other foreign material that travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel. 1