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thromboembolism [¦thräm·bō′em·bə‚liz·əm] (medicine) An embolism resulting from a dislodged thrombus or part of a thrombus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Conversely, the higher RVEDD observed in patients without HHV-8 antibodies is likely related to the higher prevalence of diseases, such as IPAH and chronic thromboembolic PH, that cause severe right ventricular dysfunction in these patients. To investigate the link between combined pills containing fewer than 50 mcg of estrogen and the risk of venous thromboembolic disease, researchers identified women aged 18-44 who were members of the Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program and, according to medical records and claims data, had been treated for a possible episode of venous thromboembolism between March 1998 and June 2000. 2) Thromboembolic complications have been reported in 30% to 60% of patients following stroke. |
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