Intracranial Embolism

**Definition:** Blocking of a blood vessel in the SKULL by an EMBOLUS which can be a blood clot (THROMBUS) or other undissolved material in the blood stream. Most emboli are of cardiac origin and are associated with HEART DISEASES. Other non-cardiac sources of emboli are usually associated with VASCULAR DISEASES.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.300.525.400 - C14.907.253.566.300 - C14.907.355.590.213.300

**Synonyms:** - Embolism, Intracranial