Anticoagulants Flashcards
1
Q
What is Thrombosis???
A
Occurs when blood clots block veins or arteries.
2
Q
What is Haemostasis???
A
It’s the body’s physiological response to prevent bleeding or haemorrhage.
Its blocks any vascular breach.
3
Q
What are some features of a blood clot???
A
Amorphous in shape
Involves trapped red/white blood cells
4
Q
What are the 2 pathways of blood coagulation???
A
Extrinsic
“in vivo” pathway
some components from outside of blood
Intrinsic
“contact” pathway
all components present in blood