Week 7 - Terminology

Question 1

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

Answer 1

• The blocking of a blood vessel by a blood clot.
• Includes deep vein thrombosis (DVT) & pulmonary embolism. (PE)

Question 2

Thrombus

Answer 2

A blood clot

Question 3

Embolus

Answer 3

• A blockage in vascular flow
• Usually a thrombus, but can be fat, air and many other types of blockages

Question 4

Phlebitis

Answer 4

• Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.
• Most commonly seen in superficial veins.

Question 5

Thrombophlebitis

Answer 5

Inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot

Question 6

Venous Stasis

Answer 6

• Slow blood flow in the veins (usually legs).
• Associated with long periods of immobility: hospitalisation, bedrest, sitting for long periods (flying or driving), orthopaedic cast.