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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Arterial rupture
  1. Plaque buildup in arteries (image) 
    Images ... A heart attack or stroke may occur when an area of plaque (atherosclerosis) ruptures and a clot forms over the location, blocking ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19314.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cerebral aneurysm (image) 
    ... aneurysm is a sac-like protrusion of an artery caused by a weakened area within the vessel wall. If a cerebral (brain) aneurysm ruptures, the escaping blood within the brain may cause ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17031.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Aortic rupture - chest x-ray (image) 
    Aortic rupture (a tear in the aorta, which is the major artery coming from the heart) can be seen on a chest x-ray. In this case, it was ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1149.htm - Medical Encyclopedia