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Pulmonary Embolism Blockage of an Artery in the Lung A pulmonary embolism, is a blood clot that breaks off from the walls of a vein and travels through the circulation to the heart and eventually the lungs. The clot blocks the flow of blood to the lung tissue, which can result in serious complications and …
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Blood Flow Bypasses Diseased Arteries One of the most common major operations performed each year in the United States is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. This surgery is indicated for patients with serious coronary artery disease that has caused the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries) …
Arterial Stents in Coronary Disease Stents Hold the Arterial Wall Open Coronary artery disease is caused by a buildup of plaque on the walls of the coronary arteries. Plaque narrows the vessels and blocks blood flow to the heart. Eventually, it can trigger a heart attack. One of the symptoms of coronary artery disease is …