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What is the term for a blood clot that blocks an artery, which can lead to a heart attack?

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A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs and causes an artery to become blocked. Coronary thrombosis is a blockage in a heart artery that can result in a heart attack.

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