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Fat Embolism

Blocking of a blood vessel by fat deposits in the circulation. It is often seen after fractures of large bones or after administration of CORTICOSTEROIDS.
Also Known As:
Embolism, Fat; Fat Embolism Syndrome; Embolisms, Fat; Fat Embolisms
Networked: 756 relevant articles (16 outcomes, 64 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
2. Infections
3. Tibial Fractures (Fracture, Tibial)
4. Bone Fractures (Bone Fracture)
5. Femoral Fractures (Femoral Fracture)

Experts

1. Molteni, Agostino: 6 articles (03/2022 - 05/2011)
2. Krebs, Jörg: 6 articles (11/2010 - 03/2002)
3. Wang, Aizhong: 5 articles (12/2020 - 07/2016)
4. Chen, Hsing I: 5 articles (01/2012 - 03/2003)
5. Aebli, Nikolaus: 5 articles (02/2008 - 03/2002)
6. Cárdenas-Camarena, Lázaro: 4 articles (10/2018 - 07/2015)
7. Schemitsch, Emil H: 4 articles (03/2014 - 10/2009)
8. Poisner, Alan: 3 articles (03/2022 - 03/2015)
9. Neri, Margherita: 3 articles (12/2021 - 01/2008)
10. Xu, Xiaotao: 3 articles (12/2020 - 11/2018)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Fat Embolism:
1. MethylprednisoloneFDA LinkGeneric
2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
3. Fatty Acids (Saturated Fatty Acids)IBA
4. Losartan (Cozaar)FDA LinkGeneric
5. oil red OIBA
6. C-Reactive ProteinIBA
7. ciclesonideFDA Link
8. Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)IBA
9. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)IBA
10. Third Generation CephalosporinsIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Plasma Exchange
3. Arthroplasty
4. Ligation
5. Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)