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Cholesterol atheroembolism to cerebrum

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Link to WHO Definition

Cholesterol atheroembolism to cerebrum – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1192825772

This occurs when cholesterol is released, usually from an atherosclerotic plaque, and travels along with the bloodstream (embolism) to other places in the cerebrum, where it obstructs blood vessels.