cholesterol embolism
cho·les·ter·ol em·bo·lism
cholesterol embolism
A condition of subacute onset due to showers of cholesterol emboli, causing ischaemia of affected organs up to months after an exposure. In the kidneys, cholesterol embolism may cause acute renal failure.Aetiology
Dislodged atherosclerotic plaque, severe atherosclerosis, post vascular surgery or coronary catheterisation, anticoagulant use.
cho·les·ter·ol em·bo·lism
(kŏ-les'tĕr-ol em'bŏ-lizm)Synonym(s): atheromatous embolism.