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EY67

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on: Jun 27, 2018
What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic phrases given.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A thrombus is a blood clot. An embolus is an occlusion in the vessel that could be a clot but also a foreign object such as a piece of tissue or even air or gas that would obstruct the blood flow through the vessel.

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