embolism
embolism (em-bŏl-izm) n. the condition in which an embolus becomes lodged in an artery and obstructs its blood flow. Treatment is by anticoagulant therapy; major embolism is treated by embolectomy or thrombolysis.
pulmonary e. obstruction of the pulmonary artery by an embolus, usually a blood clot derived from phlebothrombosis of the leg veins. Large emboli result in acute heart failure.
systemic e. embolism affecting any artery except the pulmonary artery. The embolus is often a blood clot formed in the heart in mitral valve disease or following myocardial infarction. See also
air embolism.
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Remarks at the dedication ceremony to rename the Dwight D. Eisenhower executive office building.(Transcript)
Newspaper article from: Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents; 5/13/2002; 700+ words
; ...memory of a great man, Dwight David Eisenhower. I want to thank Secretary...building in honor of Dwight Eisenhower. And above...the name of Dwight D. Eisenhower, not because it was...President, and a good man, Dwight D. Eisenhower served...
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Gettysburg College, Eisenhower National Historic Site to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Dwight Eisenhower Election.
News Wire article from: Ascribe Higher Education News Service; 6/13/2002; 700+ words
; ...the 50th anniversary of Dwight Eisenhower's election to the presidency...Site, along with The Dwight D. Eisenhower Society...the 21-volume set of Dwight Eisenhower's correspondence...will be shown, and David Eisenhower will speak...
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A LADY WITH LINEAGE THE GREAT-GRANDAUGHTER OF DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, AND GRANDDAUGHTER OF RICHARD M. NIXON, WILL SALUTE NATO AT NORFOLK'S INTERNATIONAL AZALEA FESTIVAL ON APRIL 24-27.(LOCAL)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 3/25/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...50 years after Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower commanded a then-fledgling...s news conference. Dwight Eisenhower, her paternal...Eisenhower is the daughter of David and Julie Nixon Eisenhower...began operations here. Dwight Eisenhower was president...
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PRESIDENT CLINTON NAMES FOUR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER MEMORIAL COMMISSION
Transcript from: Regulatory Intelligence Data; 7/20/2000; ; 520 words
; ...intent to appoint D. David Eisenhower, Alfred Geduldig, Susan...Siciliano as Members of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission. Mr. D. David Eisenhower, of Berwyn...grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He received...
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President Clinton Names Four Members to Serve on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 7/20/2000; 577 words
; ...his intent to appoint D. David Eisenhower, Alfred Geduldig, Susan...Siciliano as Members of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission. D. David Eisenhower, of Berwyn...the grandson of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He received...
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The making of a leader: Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Magazine article from: Military Review; 1/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...to no purpose whatsoever. --Dwight D. Eisenhower, At Ease: Stories 1 Tell to Friends THE LIFE STORY of Dwight David Eisenhower as general and president...Early Years (to age 20) David Dwight Eisenhower was born in Denison...
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Clinton should govern like Ike. (former President Dwight Eisenhower) (Column)
Magazine article from: U.S. News & World Report; 6/14/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...leadership strategy of Dwight Eisenhower, who faced the same...problem 40 years ago. Eisenhower entered office with his...News Editor at Large David Gergen, he peopled his...to be re-elected. David Gergen can supply the...
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Text of Speaker Hastert's Remarks on Dedication of Dwight D. Eisenhower Statue
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 6/4/2003; 602 words
; ...made the following remarks at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Statue Dedication Ceremony today...dedication for the unveiling of the Dwight David Eisenhower Statue. "As we gather...great collection, a statue of Dwight Eisenhower - a national hero who...
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They like Ike as century's top Kansan Dwight Eisenhower
Newspaper article from: The Topeka Capital-Journal; 12/24/1999; ; 662 words
; ...Kansan of the Year and Dwight Eisenhower as Kansan of the Century...28 in Topeka to honor Eisenhower, Bennett and actress...Union. The award for Eisenhower is a special one the...Abilene. His grandson, David Eisenhower, plans to...
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60 second interview: David Dwight Eisenhower
Magazine article from: Central Penn Business Journal; 6/4/2004; ; 468 words
; NAME: David Dwight Eisenhower (Nickname is "Ike"-he was born in 1945, "I've been called...FAMILY: wife, Georgi, and eight children: Lori, 40; Thad, 38; Dwight, 34; Matthew, 31; Joseph, 22; Keith, 19; Sarah, 18; Elizabeth...
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Dwight David Eisenhower
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Dwight David Eisenhower Dwight David Eisenhower (1890-1969) was leader of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II, commander of NATO, and thirty-fourth president of the United States. Dwight Eisenhower was born in Denison, Tex...
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Eisenhower, Dwight David
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
EISENHOWER, DWIGHT DAVID Dwight David Eisenhower achieved prominence in military and political careers and was the thirty-fourth president of the United States. Eisenhower was born October 14, 1890, in Denison, Texas. A graduate of West...
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Eisenhower, Dwight D.
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Eisenhower, Dwight D. 1890-1969 Dwight David “ Ike ” Eisenhower...Schuster. Ambrose, Stephen. 1984. Eisenhower: The President . New York: Simon...Weapon: The Rhetorical Diplomacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower and John Foster...
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Milton Eisenhower
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Milton Eisenhower Milton Eisenhower (1899-1985) gained...older brother, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He also...the last of six sons of David and Ida (Stover) Eisenhower...He prospered, but son David, despite a wedding gift...
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Eisenhower Doctrine
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to United States History
Eisenhower Doctrine (1957).The Eisenhower Doctrine pledged that the United...in the Middle East. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed the doctrine in January...the Middle East. Bibliography David W. Lesch , Syria and the United...
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