I74: Arterial embolism and thrombosis
I74.8: Embolism and thrombosis of other arteries
The arteries carry the blood from the heart to the body. You have blood clots in an artery. If the blood clot is too big, the artery can become blocked.
This usually happens due to a blood clot that forms elsewhere in the body. The blood clot may form in the heart, for example. The blood clot is then swept away with the blood and it gets stuck in an artery.
However, blood clots can also form in an artery itself. In these cases, the artery is often already damaged. For example, if deposits have formed in the artery, it is easier for blood clots to form there.
If an artery gets blocked, it can cause various problems. One may be in pain, for example. If not enough blood reaches the tissue, the tissue can get damaged.
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