Thrombosis vs. Embolism | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Thrombosisoccurswhenathrombus,orbloodclot,developsinabloodvesselandreducestheflowofbloodthroughthevessel.Embolismoccurswhenapieceofa ...

Both are conditions affecting the flow of blood through blood vessels. But thrombosis develops because of a blood clot, and embolism results from an object or bodily substance obstructing blood flow.

Thrombosis and embolism share many similarities, but they are unique conditions. Thrombosis occurs when a thrombus, or blood clot, develops in a blood vessel and reduces the flow of blood through the vessel. Embolism occurs when a piece of a blood clot, foreign object, or other bodily substance becomes stuck in a blood vessel and largely obstructs the flow of blood.

A similar condition, thromboembolism, refers to a reduction in blood flow that’s specifically caused by an embolism from a blood clot.

Many people develop blood clots, and there are many types and causes of thrombosis and embolism...