air embolism
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Partaking in them is not without risk—ozone therapy, for example, has the potential side effect of something called an air embolism, which can lead to a stroke or heart attack.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
The air embolism theory, she said, was "highly speculative".
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
This, the prosecution said, caused an air bubble and a blockage in the circulation known as air embolism.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
In other words, the prosecution was wrong to use skin discolouration as evidence of air embolism.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
The fatal issue may be contributed to by blood entering the air-passages and causing asphyxia, or by air being sucked into the open veins and causing air embolism.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
