Thrombosis

Question 1

What is Virchow’s triad?

Answer 1

1) Alterations in normal blood flow (stasis)
2) Injuries to the vascular endothelium
3) Alterations in the constitution of blood (hypercoagulability)

Question 2

How does the blood change during pregnancy?

Answer 2

↑ clotting factors
↓ fibrinolysis
↑ platelet adhesiveness