Possible complications of<unk>  depend on the site of the obstruction: * In the heart it can cause myocardial infarction * In the brain, it can cause a transient ischemic attack (TIA), and, in prolonged blood obstruction, stroke. * Blockage of arteries that supply arms or legs may result in necrosis and gangrene * Temporary or permanent decrease or loss of other organ functions * In septic embolism, there can be infection of the affected tissue or even septic shock,
Arterial embolism
Paradoxical embolism
Cholesterol embolism
Septic embolism
Carotid artery dissection
Embolism
Coronary thrombosis
Post-thrombotic syndrome