Pathology An embolus which passes through an arteriovenous communication and enters the systemic circulation is called? A Paradoxical embolus B Retrograde embolus C Saddle embolus D Atheroembolus 💡 Explanation An embolus which passes through an arteriovenous communication and enters the systemic circulation is called? ✓ Correct Answer: A. Paradoxical embolus