Key term
Embolus in plain English
Material, often a clot, that travels and blocks a blood vessel.
Where you may see this term
- Pulmonary embolism
Related findings
Related symptoms
Chest Pain When Breathing: Why Imaging Might Be Used
Chest pain that worsens with breathing can raise concern for pleural irritation, lung-base inflammation, pulmonary embolism, or chest wall causes. Imaging helps narrow the possibilities when symptoms are concerning.
Sharp Pain Under Right Rib: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider
Sharp Pain Under Right Rib is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.
Sharp Pain Under Left Rib: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider
Sharp Pain Under Left Rib is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.
Burning Pain Under Right Rib: Imaging-Related Causes Doctors May Consider
Burning Pain Under Right Rib is a common symptom search that can overlap with several organs or body systems. Imaging is usually ordered when clinicians need structural clues that fit the rest of the history and exam.
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