Embolic materials induce mechanical obstruction within a vessel and formation of thrombus via platelet activation and activation of the patient's clotting mechanism.Select an appropriate clinical indication for an embolic procedure.

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Some clinical indications for use of embolic agents include severe hemoptysis,upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding,pelvic embolization (e.g.,after trauma,uterine fibroid embolization,postpartum hemorrhage),pseudoaneurysm,arteriovenous (AV)fistula,and preoperative solid organ embolization (e.g.,renal,splenic).

Embolic Materials Induce Mechanical Obstruction Within a Vessel and Formation