Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Progressive disease characterised by build up of plaque within arteries
A
Atherosclerosis
2
Q
Thrombus
Embolus
Ischaemia
Infarction
A
Abnormal mass or coagulant formed within circulation from the flowing constituents of circulation.
Solid liquid or gaseous coagulant entering into circulation at a point from where it travels within a vessel to cause disease
Reduction in perfusion blood flow to organ
Death by ischaemia, Ischaemic necrosis.
3
Q
Blood clot
A
Coagulum of blood
Bleeding outside circulation
Not an active process
