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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Arterial rupture
  1. Stroke (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... repair. An AVM is a tangle of faulty arteries and veins that can rupture within the brain. An AVM repair may be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html - Health Topics
  2. Cholesterol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you have large deposits of plaque in your arteries, an area of plaque can rupture (break open). This can cause a blood clot to form on the surface of the plaque. If the clot becomes large enough, it can mostly or completely block blood flow in a coronary artery. If the flow of oxygen-rich blood to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html - Health Topics
  3. Heart Attack (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... called plaque, on their inner walls or the arteries. This is atherosclerosis. It can build up for years. Eventually an area of plaque can rupture (break open). A blood clot can form around ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartattack.html - Health Topics
  4. Leg Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/leginjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics