Thromboemboli and thromboembolisms | Miscellaneous | Heatlh & Medicine | Khan Academy

Clarifying difference between a thrombus and an embolus (and between thrombosis and embolism). Created by Sal Khan.
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[@gr8f33t]

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[@christinevakas92]

Thank you

[@moredecay347]

thanks that did clarify it more!

[@usmanshami5604]

Can you tell me which one was the PREVIOUS video? Post a link o r something please.

[@trime1851]

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[@noah_sin]

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[@grantbolton6346]

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[@sxtbzhi]

@vickiormindyb Although what you said has certain truth in it, what Khanacademy said is not wrong at all. It is true that a thrombus is formed under static conditions and that it doesn't move under some circumstances,but it can bedislodged, and become free flowing, as the nature of this clot changes from a thrombus to a embolus or thrombo-embolus. It is a thrombus due to the nature of its formation, it is an embolus becase of its physiological consequence, the blockage of a blood vessel.

[@ferndalealimondo3988]

Does someone know the pathophysiology of thromboembolism?

[@Smood47]

No it would not be called a thrombo-embolus. The term thrombo-embolism indicates that both thrombosis and embolism is occurring but to describe the free flowing clot it would simply be called Embolus.

[@petercourt]

@vickiormindyb Perhaps from the four degrees he has obtained and very kindly shared. I don't see the need for the bigotry and authoritarian stance, personally I feel he explains the difference rather well?

[@Smood47]

Firstly, do not put words in my mouth. I merely asked if she was a physician, nothing more. Secondly, there is definitely knowledge available for everyone. I just feel when it comes to a topic like medicine it shouldn't be taught by a non-professional. I also feel most professionals would agree with my sentiments on that because they have a deeper understanding of medicine and medical practice then a lay person armed with google.

[@themoking]

This is the most basic pathology, you really don't need to be a MD to understand or teach it.

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yay First view

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@vickiormindyb driver!*

[@Smood47]

LOL. He is kind of right though. Thrombo-embolus is not really the correct terminology. While I think its fine to teach at this level for the general public, for a more authoritative and complete look at this... it should probably be taught by an MD. I would not trust any other even healthcare professional on the topic.

[@Smood47]

Medical specialist? What kind of specialist? Your terminology is extremely vague.

[@Smood47]

Is she a Physician?

[@HotPepperLala]

What a fancy word for a video title lol