Embolism, Cholesterol
Synonyms
Atheroembolism
Atheroembolisms
Cholesterol Embolism
Cholesterol Embolisms
Embolisms, Cholesterol
Blocking of a blood vessel by CHOLESTEROL-rich atheromatous deposits, generally occurring in the flow from a large artery to small arterial branches. It is also called arterial-arterial embolization or atheroembolism which may be spontaneous or iatrogenic. Patients with spontaneous atheroembolism often have painful, cyanotic digits of acute onset.
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