What is Embolization?
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The procedure is a minimally-invasive alternative to surgery. The purpose of embolization is to prevent blood flow to an area of the body, which effectively can shrink a tumor or block an aneurysm.
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How do members experience Embolization?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brain aneurysm | 48 | 2 | |
| Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia | 12 | 0 | |
| Splenic artery aneurysm | 2 | 0 | |
| Angiomyolipomatosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Arteriovenous malformations of the extremities | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | |
| Loss of depth perception | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 1 |
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