Embolus
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An embolus is a fragment that travels through the bloodstream —usually a clot, though it can also be fat, air, or another material— until it becomes lodged in a vessel and blocks blood flow to a tissue or organ.
Why it matters: by interrupting circulation, it can deprive the affected area of oxygen, which is a situation that requires timely attention.
Warning signs: they depend on the affected site and include sudden pain, coldness or a change in color in a limb, difficulty breathing, or an abrupt loss of function.
Which specialist treats it? The angiologist and the vascular surgeon specialize in blood vessel problems related to an embolus. If you have sudden symptoms like those described, it is essential to seek medical evaluation immediately.
Data on 48 doctors who treat embolus
Which specialist treats embolus?
An embolus should be evaluated by a vascular specialist, who identifies its origin and provides appropriate treatment. You can book an appointment with a vascular specialist near you.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in embolus
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Rigoberto Hernández
Dr. Ernesto Lozano Sabido
Frequently asked questions
What is embolus?
An embolus is a fragment that travels through the bloodstream —usually a clot, though it can also be fat, air, or another material— until it becomes lodged in a vessel and blocks blood flow to a tissue or organ.
Which doctor treats embolus?
An embolus should be evaluated by a vascular specialist, who identifies its origin and provides appropriate treatment. You can book an appointment with a vascular specialist near you.