Thrombosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Virchow’s triad?
A
blood stasis
endothelial damage
hypercoaguability
2
Q
What cell type synthesizes tPA?
A
endothelial cells
3
Q
What cell type synthesizes TPA?
A
endothelial cells
4
Q
Where do venous thrombosis occur?
A
areas of stasis
5
Q
What is a common anti-phospholipid antibody?
A
cardiolipin
6
Q
How superficial thrombi embolize?
A
rarely
7
Q
Where are the three most common sites of arterial emboli?
A
brain
spleen
kidney
8
Q
Do 95% of VTE come from below the knee or above the knee?
A
above knee
9
Q
What is the inheritance pattern for AT III Deficiency?
A
autosomal dominant
10
Q
What is the result of Prothrombin 20210 Disease?
A
elevated levels of prothrombin
