Why does pushing a bubble of air into your veins, such as an injection, cause death?

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2007-01-13 10:49:46 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

It lodges in the heart which causes it to lose its regular rhythm, and essentially "trips it up" - causing death

2007-01-13 11:07:12 · answer #1 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It causes your blood to clot, and essentially leads to a stroke or heart attack.

2007-01-13 10:55:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jonny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋