A clot that floats until it reaches a narrow vessel it is unable to pass is a(n) `____`.

Flashcard 3 - Cardiology and Resuscitation Flashcard Set for the EMT Test

thromboembolism

This is a blood clot that can begin at any point and float through the blood vessel until it reaches a point that is impassable, due to narrowing.

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