cardiovascular intervention arterial embolization 2025-06-02T09:52:00Z Arterial embolization is used to treat some types of liver cancer, kidney cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. It may also be used to treat uterine fibroids, aneurysms, and other conditions. Also called TAE and transarterial embolization. A procedure that blocks the blood supply to a specific area, often a tumor or abnormal tissue, by intentionally obstructing an artery. Small particles made of tiny gelatin sponges or similar material are injected into a catheter, leading to blocakge of the artery or abnormal area of tissue.