What is an arterial embolism? Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Written by Dr. Victor Marchione, M.D.
An arterial embolism is a blood clot that has become lodged in the arterial blood system, the main circulatory system for delivering oxygenated blood. This can restrict vital blood flow in tissues and organs virtually anywhere in the body. However, blood clots in the arterial circulatory system tend to affect the arms, legs, or feet in the majority of cases.
If cellular tissue is devoid of oxygen for a long period of time, it will lead to tissue damage and cell death in the affected area. Arterial blood clots are considered a medical emergency and require immediate attention.
A blood clot (thrombus) not only restricts blood flow, but also has the potential to break apart, forming emboli; a free-floating blood clot with the potential to block blood supply elsewhere.
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Dr. Victor Marchione received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1973 and continued on to do his Medical Degree at the University of Messina. He has been licensed and practicing medicine in New York and New Jersey for more than 20 years.
Dr. Marchione is a respected leader in the field of smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine. He has been featured on ABC News and World Report, CBS Evening News with Dan Rather and the NBC Today Show. As well as being on the Advisory Board for Bel Marra Health, he is also the editor of the Health eTalk newsletter.
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