Thrombosis Revision

Question 1

Usual mechanism behind arterial thrombosis?

Answer 1

Rupture of atherosclerotic plaque

Question 2

Usual mechanism behind venous thrombosis?

Answer 2

Combination of Virchow’s Triad

Question 3

Usual location of arterial thrombosis?

Answer 3

Left heart chambers, arteries

Question 4

Usual location of venous thrombosis?

Answer 4

Venous sinusoids of muscle and valves of veins

Question 5

Diseases associated with arterial thrombosis?

Answer 5

• Acute coronary syndrome
• Ischaemic stroke
• Claudication

Question 6

Disease associated with venous thrombosis?

Answer 6

DVT

Question 7

Composition of arterial thrombi?

Answer 7

Mainly platelets

Question 8

Composition of venous thrombi?

Answer 8

Mainly fibrin

Question 9

Treatment for arterial thrombosis?

Answer 9

Anti-platelets: clopidogrel

Question 10

Treatment for venous thrombosis?

Answer 10

Anti-coagulants: heparin, warfarin

Question 11

What are the 2 classes of antithrombotic drugs?

Answer 11

1. Anticoagulants

2. Antiplatelets

Question 12

Which antithrombotic drugs are used to treat venous thrombosis?

Answer 12

Anticoagulants

Question 13

Which antithrombotic drugs are used to treat arterial thrombosis?

Answer 13

Antiplatelets