Basic Concepts Flashcards
Process of cessation/stopping of bleeding
Hemostasis
Hemostasis happens through
Clot formation
Clot dissolution
Clot formation is for
Stopping of bleeding
Clot dissolution is a process of
Removing excessive clot
Substances needed clot formation
Prothrombin
Substances needed for clot dissolution
Antithrombin
Fibrinolytic
Substance that stops or retards chemical reaction
Inhibitors
Condition by which clot obstruct the blood vessel
Thrombus
Condition by which a mass of clot is disseminated in the circulation
Embolus
Process of forming FIBRIN CLOT
Coagulation
Process of breaking down clot
Fibrinolysis
condition by which there is a continuous blood clot formation
DIC
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Treatment for DIC
DIC/Warfarin
Abnormal thickening / hardening of blood vessel wall
Arteriosclerosis
Dislodged calcium, lipids, and cholesterol
Atherosclerosis