embolism AE venous embolism AE 10014522 venous thromboembolism AE [SS] Per DRA and KKB's comment, this term is synonymous to venous thrombosis even though labeled embolism. Cross-reference is made via seeAlso. a thrombosis AE* that is a result of when a blood vessel is obstructed by a blood clot (embolus) that has been carried in the bloodstream from the site of its formation. Thromboembolic disease includes both venous thromboembolism (VTE) and arterial thrombosis. VTE is an general term which refers to mainly two conditions: deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and its potentially fatal acute complication, pulmonary embolism (PE). Arterial embolism is a frequent complication in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and can lead to stroke or systemic embolism. * see editor note VTE embolism venous AE OAE: 0001505 SS WEB: http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/products/prescription_medicines/thromboembolic_diseases.html