Thrombosis Flashcards
arterial thrombosis
inappropriate activation of platelets and clot formation in ciruclation
common cause of arterial thrombosis
atherosclerosis
myocardial infarction MI
blockage of arteries due to atheroscloeritc plaque
angina
narrowing of coronary arties due to plaque or vasospams
signs and symptoms of MI
central chest pain radiating out
sweating, nausea short breath
tachycardia
ECG
what is elevated in a Mi
troponin levels, creaine kinase
blockage stroke
thrombosis
ischeamic stroke
bleed stroke
heamorrhage stroke
TIA
transient ischaemic stroke, tetmporary clots
venous thrombosis
DVT
caused by inapproriate activation of coagulation
virchows triad
stasis of blood, increased coagulation
vessel wall injury
what will increase the risk of a venous thrombosis DVT
virchows triad
signs and symptoms of DVT
unilateral
- pain
- swelling, redness, heat
- fever, malaise
diagnosis of DVT
venogram, X ray with contrast dye
what will increase the risk of a venous thrombosis
thrombophillia
can be inherited or acquired