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Cerebral embolism (causes (Fatty plaque formed in the arteries, Formed…
Cerebral embolism
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clinical manifestation
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A sudden, severe headache
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Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or leg
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pathophysiology
A cerebral embolism is a blood clot that originates somewhere else in the body, usually in the heart or in the neck blood vessels, that then travels to the brain. This creates a blockage of blood flow to the brain and causes a stroke. An embolism occurs when a blood clot or piece of fatty plaque breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream and becomes lodged in a blood vessel and blocks blood flow. When an embolism blocks the flow of blood to the brain, it is called a cerebral embolism