What is a chloesterol embolism? - Medical News Today

What are the causes and risk factors for developing a cholesterol embolism? Read on to learn more, such as diagnosis, prevention, and when to contact a doctor.

A cholesterol embolism (CE) is a crystal of cholesterol that has broken away from a plaque deposit inside an artery and become lodged in a smaller artery. Cholesterol emboli can restrict blood flow t… [+5968 chars]

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