Chapter 6 - Types of Infarcts Flashcards
1
Q
Red infarct occurs in…
A
Venous occlusion and tissues with multiple blood supplies (eg, liver, lung , intestine, testes), and with reperfusion (eg, after angioplasty)
2
Q
Reperfusion injury is caused by…
A
ROS by neutrophils
3
Q
White infarct occurs in…
A
Solid organs with a single blood supply (eg, heart, kidney)