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Saddle embolus

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This is an embolus which impacts in the bifurcation of the aortic artery. It may cause acute lower limb ischaemia, often involving both legs. Commonly, the embolus originates in the heart as a result of atrial fibrillation, mitral stenosis, or myocardial infarction.


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