thromboembolism

[/ˌθrɒmboʊˈɛmbəlɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: thromboembolisms
tromboembolismo
1. A medical condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) formed in one location travels through the bloodstream and lodges in a blood vessel, blocking blood flow
The patient developed thromboembolism after surgery, requiring immediate anticoagulation therapy.
O paciente desenvolveu tromboembolismo após a cirurgia, necessitando terapia anticoagulante imediata.
2. The process by which a thrombus becomes dislodged and travels as an embolus through the circulatory system
Thromboembolism is a serious complication of atrial fibrillation.
O tromboembolismo é uma complicação séria da fibrilação atrial.
Thromboembolism is a critical concern in both Brazilian and American medical practice, particularly post-surgical and in patients with atrial fibrillation. In Brazil, the prevention of thromboembolism (profilaxia do tromboembolismo) is an important part of hospital protocols and clinical guidelines. The term is highly technical and primarily used in medical and healthcare contexts by professionals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
venous thromboembolismarterial thromboembolismthrombosisembolism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tromboembolismo
Standard medical terminology used in hospitals and clinical settings
Portugal
tromboembolismo
Same terminology; used in Portuguese healthcare system
Brazil - Clinical Context
tromboembolismo venoso (TEV) or tromboembolismo arterial (TEA)
Often specified by type in medical literature and practice

Related Words

thrombusembolusanticoagulantthrombophiliadeep vein thrombosispulmonary embolismfibrinolysishemostasis

Related Idioms & Phrases

venous thromboembolism (VTE) - coagulação venosa trombótica
arterial thromboembolism - tromboembolismo arterial
post-thrombotic syndrome - síndrome pós-trombótica
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