Arterial Thrombosis Flashcards

1
Q

is the arterial system high pressure?

A

yes

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2
Q

what does atherosclerosis cause?

A

damages the endothelium causing recruitment of foamy macrophages rich in cholesterol
forms a plaque

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3
Q

two types of plaque

A

stable

unstable

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4
Q

what is an unstable plaque

A

ruptured

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5
Q

what happens when a plaque ruptures?

A

platelets adhere to the exposed endothelium and VWF

further aggregation and thrombosis risk

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6
Q

risk factors for arterial thrombosis

A

hypertension
smoking
high cholesterol
DM

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7
Q

management

A

aspirin/ antiplatelets

modify RF= smoking, hypertension, diabetes, statins

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