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What is arterial gas embolism in simple terms?
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Air Blockage: I'm assuming you mean an "air embolism." it's when air gets into an artery and the air bubble gets jammed up further down the line. At that point, blood can't get past the air; serious consequences or no consequences at all can result depending on where the blood flow blockage occurred.
Answered 11/18/2012
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