<unk>  occurs when<unk>  is released, usually from an atherosclerotic plaque, and travels as an embolus in the bloodstream to lodge (as an<unk>  causing an obstruction in blood vessels further away. Most commonly this causes skin symptoms (usually livedo reticularis), gangrene of the extremities and sometimes kidney failure; problems with other organs may arise, depending on the site at which the<unk>  crystals enter the bloodstream. When the kidneys are involved, the disease is referred to as atheroembolic renal disease. The diagnosis usually involves biopsy (removing a tissue sample) from an affected organ.<unk>  is treated by removing the cause and giving supportive therapy; statin drugs have been found to improve the prognosis.
Cholesterol embolism
Paradoxical embolism
Arterial embolism
Coronary thrombosis
Embolism
Syphilitic aortitis
Carotid artery dissection
Septic embolism