Diseases [C] » Cardiovascular Diseases [C14] » Vascular Diseases » Embolism and Thrombosis » Embolism » Embolism, Fat
Description
Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS. MeSH
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Embolism, Cholesterol
2 approved drugs
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