Disorders of vasoconstrictors Flashcards
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Q
Acquired defects caused by an underlying disease or condition. The supportive connective tissue in the blood vessel is decreased in these conditions
A
Senile purpura: more commonly seen in the elderly
Cushing syndrome and corticosteroid therapy
Scurvy: insufficient dietary intake of vitamin C
Henoch-Schonlein purpura: primarily a disease in children
Drugs: often involve immune reactions leading to changes in the vessel wall
Amyloidosis
