(HealthDay News) — Retinal emboli are associated with conventional cardiovascular risk factors, stroke, and chronic kidney disease, according to a study published online in JAMA Ophthalmology. Ning ...

During my recent visit with my optometrist, a retinal embolus (a Hollenhorst plaque) was discovered in my right eye. It was stated that this embolus could possibly dislodge, travel to my brain and ...

While fat emboli are common and generally resolve on their own, they can lead to a serious condition called fat embolism syndrome (FES). FES can cause inflammation, multi-organ dysfunction, and ...

Fat embolism management may consist of a combination of supportive care and medications, as well as orthopedic surgery to help address related bone fractures. Fat embolism refers to a collection of ...

A fat embolism happens when there is fat in the circulatory system, including the veins or arteries. It usually happens after a bone injury, when fat surrounding the bone and muscle gets into broken ...