Arterial Thrombosis Flashcards
1
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Arterial thrombosis
A
formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in an artery
2
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Main types of arterial thrombosis
A
- coronary thrombosis
- cerebral thrombosis
3
Q
Pathogenesis of arterial thrombosis
A
- endothelial injury
- stasis or turbulent blood flow
- hypercoagulability
Virchows triad ^^
4
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Virchows triad
A
The three main factors contributing to thrombus formation:
- endothelial injury
- stasis or turbulent blood flow
- hypercoagulability
5
Q
Clinical presentation of arterial thrombosis
A
Coronary - MI
Cerebral - Stroke
6
Q
Diagnosing arterial thrombus
A
- clinical presentation
- angiography or ultrasound
- blood tests looking at blood coagulability
7
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Managing arterial thrombosis
A
- anticoagulants
- antiplatelets
- surgery (thrombectomy, angioplasty)
- secondary prevention (address modifiable risks)
