Embolism & Shock Flashcards
1
Q
Infarction
A
Emboli lodge and occlude vessels causing ischemic necrosis
2
Q
Infarcts are almost exclusively caused by…
A
Thrombi or emboli occlusion of arteries
3
Q
Red infarcts
A
Venous occulision
4
Q
White infarcts
A
Arterial occlusions
5
Q
Septic infarcts
A
Emboli with bacteria, infarct is converted in abscess
6
Q
Shock gives rise to…
A
Systemic hypoperfusion caused by reduction either in cardiac output or in the effective circulating blood volume