Thrombosis & Embolisms Flashcards
1
Q
What is thrombosis
A
Formation of a solid mass of blood within the circulatory system
2
Q
How is a thrumbus formed?
A
Abnormality in:
Vessel wall
Blood flow
Blood components
3
Q
What are the complications of thrombosis?
A
Lysis (breaks down)
Propergation (spread)
Organisation (Lumen gets obstucted)
Recanalisation (Blood flow established through it)
Embolism (part breaks off and lodges at distant site)
4
Q
What is an embolism?
A
The blockage of blood vessels by solid, liquid or gas at a site distant from its origin
5
Q
Types of embolism
A
Thromboembolism Air Amniotic fluid Nitrogen Medical equipment Tumour cells Fat/bone marrow
6
Q
Treatment for Thromboemboli
A
Clot busters CT - identify location Low molecular weight heparin (anticogaulant) Oral warfarin Embolectomy (removal of emboli)
7
Q
What is a DVT?
A
Deep vein thrombosis
Travel through veins and get lodged in lungs
Causes swelling and odeama
