Alterations in Blood Flow Flashcards
1
Q
Thrombus
A
stationary clot formed within vessel/heart chamber
2
Q
Ischemia obstructs what vessel?
A
Arteries
3
Q
Edema obstructs what vessel?
A
Veins
4
Q
Phlebitis
A
Inflammation of venous intima
5
Q
Thrombophlebitis
A
Inflammation with a clot in a vein
6
Q
Embolus/Thromboembolus
A
Traveling clot in the bloodstream
7
Q
Outcome of embolus leaving L. Ventricle
A
Ischemic stroke in brain
8
Q
Outcome of embolus leaving R. Ventricle
A
Pulmonary embolism
9
Q
Vasospasm
A
Sudden constriction of arterial smooth mm.
10
Q
Vasculitis
A
Inflammation of arterial intima
11
Q
Arteritis/Angiitis
A
Autoimmune inflammation of arteries
12
Q
Site of arterial ulcer formation
A
Toes
13
Q
Site of venous ulcer formation
A
MED. malleolus