embolizer
An embolizer is a medical device or substance used in a medical procedure called embolization. This procedure involves intentionally blocking blood flow in a specific blood vessel. Embolizers are introduced into the bloodstream, typically through a catheter, and guided to the target vessel. Once in place, they obstruct the vessel, thereby reducing or stopping blood flow to a particular area.
The types of embolizers vary widely, including microscopic particles, coils, wires, balloons, or liquid agents. The
Embolization is utilized for a range of medical conditions. It can be used to treat bleeding from