Explain differences between thrombus and embolus, Biology

Explain the differences between a thrombus and an embolus. Include predisposing factors, mechanism of occurrence, treatment, and methods of detection with medical imaging, if any.

Include terms/ concepts: clotting, Virchow's triad, thromboembolism, pulmonary embolus, and infarction. Describe how your imaging modality is used in patients with thrombi and emboli.

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