occlusion

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In the new study, Dr. Bashir and colleagues observed reductions in occlusions in segmental and proximal branches of the pulmonary artery 48 hours following treatment with the BASHIR™ catheter.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2023

A statement said his medical team had decided that surgery, which will take place under a general anaesthetic, was required because the condition was causing painful intestinal occlusions.

From Reuters • Jun. 7, 2023

But the coronary veins of many patients are too narrow or have partial occlusions, making that impossible.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 25, 2022

This technique is used to monitor fetal heartbeat, measure blood velocity, and detect occlusions in blood vessels, for example.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

He didn't expect there to be any occlusions to interfere with the communications channel.

From Eight Keys to Eden by Clifton, Mark