Venous thrombosis Flashcards
1
Q
treatment of arterial thrombus?
A
Aspirin and other anti platelet drugs
Modify risk factors
2
Q
Difference between arterial and venous thrombus?
A
Arterial- high pressure system rich in platelets
Venous- Low pressure, platelets not activated–> rich in fibrin clot due to coagulaton cascade activation
3
Q
Virchow’s triad?
A
Stasis
Endothelium
Hypercoagulability
4
Q
Treatment of venous thrombosis?
A
Heparin/Warfarin/new oral anticoagulants
