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Embolism and Thrombosis

Embolism and thrombosis are two key medical conditions affecting the circulation of the blood in the body. An embolism occurs when a blood clot, fat, air, or other material travels through the bloodstream, blocking a blood vessel. This can lead to organ damage, stroke, or even death. Thrombosis is the formation of a…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 5 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 37× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Embolism and thrombosis are two key medical conditions affecting the circulation of the blood in the body. An embolism occurs when a blood clot, fat, air, or other material travels through the bloodstream, blocking a blood vessel. This can lead to organ damage, stroke, or even death. Thrombosis is the formation of a clot within a blood vessel, which can cause a decrease in blood flow and, in severe cases, ischemic stroke or heart attack. Both conditions can be the result of certain medical conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), heart disease, diabetes, cancer, trauma, and pregnancy. Treatment of these conditions can involve the use of anticoagulants, thrombolytic agents, or surgery, depending on the severity. It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of both embolism and thrombosis in order to seek prompt medical attention and prevent further damage to the body.

Research published in this journal

5 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 5 articles above have been cited 37 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Thrombosis and treatments.

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Ioanna Koniari · Greece

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