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EY67

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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.
 
  Dissecting aneurysm of abdominal aorta



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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.

Answer to Question 2

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