"Embolism" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Blocking of a blood vessel by an embolus which can be a blood clot or other undissolved material in the blood stream.
| Descriptor ID |
D004617
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C14.907.355.350
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Embolism" by people in Profiles.
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A Longitudinal Study of Thrombosis and Bleeding Outcomes With Thromboprophylaxis in Pregnant Women at Intermediate and High Risk of VTE. Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. 2023 Jan-Dec; 29:10760296231160748.
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The cost and benefit of prophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis in elective hip replacement. DVT/PE Prophylaxis Consensus Forum. S Afr Med J. 1997 May; 87(5):594-600.