Thrombosis Flashcards
What causes the rupture in an artery endothelium wall?
An atheroma
What clotting factors are released?
V, VII and X (5,7,10)
What is thrombosis?
The formation of a blood clot
What is a thrombus known as if it breaks loose?
As an embolus
What happens to an embolus after it breaks off?
It travels in the blood until it blocks some narrow vessel
Blockage of a coronary artery by a thrombus is known as?
Coronary thrombosis
A thrombus in the brain can lead to…
A stroke
A blockage caused by a thrombus in the heart can cause…
A heart attack
What is peripheral vascular disease (PVD)?
Is the narrowing of the arteries due to atherosclerosis of arteries other than those to the brain or heart
What area of the body is most affected by PVD?
The arteries in the legs
What causes Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)?
Is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein, most commonly in the legs
In DVT what can happen if the clot breaks off?
A pulmonary embolism can form
