Intracranial Embolism

Blocking of a blood vessel in the SKULL by an EMBOLUS which can be a blood clot (THROMBUS) or other undissolved material in the blood stream. Most emboli are of cardiac origin and are associated with HEART DISEASES. Other non-cardiac sources of emboli are usually associated with VASCULAR DISEASES.

Also Known As:

Brain Emboli; Cerebral Emboli; Brain Embolus; Cerebral Embolus; Emboli, Brain; Emboli, Cerebral; Embolism, Cerebral; Embolus, Brain; Embolus, Cerebral; Brain Embolism; Cerebral Embolism; Embolism, Brain; Embolism, Intracranial

Nervous System Diseases: 14178
- Central Nervous System Diseases: 4213
  - Brain Diseases: 15694
    - Cerebrovascular Disorders: 7559
      - Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis: 3
        Intracranial Embolism: 656
Cardiovascular Diseases: 91362
- Vascular Diseases: 15138
  - Cerebrovascular Disorders: 7559
    - Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis: 3
      - Intracranial Embolism: 656
  - Embolism and Thrombosis: 119
    - Thromboembolism: 7432
      - Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis: 3
        Intracranial Embolism: 656

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