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Arterial Thrombosis Flashcards

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Arterial thrombosis

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formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in an artery

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Main types of arterial thrombosis

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  1. coronary thrombosis
  2. cerebral thrombosis
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Pathogenesis of arterial thrombosis

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  1. endothelial injury
  2. stasis or turbulent blood flow
  3. hypercoagulability

Virchows triad ^^

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Virchows triad

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The three main factors contributing to thrombus formation:

  1. endothelial injury
  2. stasis or turbulent blood flow
  3. hypercoagulability
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Clinical presentation of arterial thrombosis

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Coronary - MI
Cerebral - Stroke

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Diagnosing arterial thrombus

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  • clinical presentation
  • angiography or ultrasound
  • blood tests looking at blood coagulability
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Managing arterial thrombosis

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  • anticoagulants
  • antiplatelets
  • surgery (thrombectomy, angioplasty)
  • secondary prevention (address modifiable risks)
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