Verified By Apollo Hospitals September 17, 2024
An embolism is a clot that obstructs blood flow. An arterial embolism can be defined as a blood clot that has travelled through your arteries and become stuck , causing tissue damage in that area. An arterial embolism requires immediate medical attention in order to prevent permanent injury.
An embolism has different stages and each of these stages have symptoms depending on the extent of damage already caused.
Depending on where the clot forms, arterial thrombosis and embolism can cause several serious conditions, including:
If you feel some/any/all of the above symptoms, prompt medical attention is highly advised
You may be at risk for an arterial embolism if you:
In order to diagnose an arterial embolism, your doctor will first check for a decrease in your pulse or heart rate to ensure there are no dead tissues. If there is lack of a local pulse it may mean that the embolism has resulted in tissue death. Apart from this, he/she may also use the following tests to locate any other embolisms in your body:
Treatment for an arterial embolism may be divided into medication and surgery.
Surgery for arterial thrombosis entails unblocking the concerned artery or re-routing the flow of blood around the blockage. The type of surgery will vary depending on the spot and severity of the condition.
It isn’t possible to entirely prevent blood clots from forming, but there are numerous ways to minimise the risk.