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riadik2000 [5.3K]
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What happens if air is injected into the bloodstream

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mihalych1998 [28]2 years ago
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When an air bubble enters a vein, it's called a venous air embolism. When an air bubble enters an artery, it's called an arterial air embolism. These air bubbles can travel to your brain, heart, or lungs and cause a heart attack, stroke, or respiratory failure. Air embolisms are rather rare.

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