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What is the primary manifestation of Venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
What is the primary manifestation of Venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
- Vascular injury and Hypercoagulability
- Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and Thrombocytes
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary embolism (PE) (correct)
- Venous stasis and Coagulation cascade
What are the three primary components of Virchow’s triad, which contributes to clot formation in the venous circulation?
What are the three primary components of Virchow’s triad, which contributes to clot formation in the venous circulation?
- Coagulation cascade, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Venous stasis, Vascular injury, Hypercoagulability (correct)
- Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), Thrombocytes, Serotonin
- HemoStasis, Anticoagulant, Procoagulant mechanism
What is the function of Platelets during hemostasis?
What is the function of Platelets during hemostasis?
- To initiate vascular spasms
- To regulate the coagulation cascade
- To maintain the balance of blood
- To provide a close barrier to stop bleeding (correct)
What are the three phases in rapid sequence during clot formation in hemostasis?
What are the three phases in rapid sequence during clot formation in hemostasis?
What is the main function of a blood clot?
What is the main function of a blood clot?
What is the mechanism that prevents loss from damaged blood vessels?
What is the mechanism that prevents loss from damaged blood vessels?
What is the other name for Platelets?
What is the other name for Platelets?
What do the granules in platelets contain?
What do the granules in platelets contain?
What is the immediate effect of Vascular spasms during hemostasis?
What is the immediate effect of Vascular spasms during hemostasis?
What is the process of breaking down a blood clot?
What is the process of breaking down a blood clot?
What is the main function of Anticoagulant mechanism during hemostasis?
What is the main function of Anticoagulant mechanism during hemostasis?
What factor doubles with each 10 years after the age of 50, increasing the risk of clotting disorders?
What factor doubles with each 10 years after the age of 50, increasing the risk of clotting disorders?
What is the normal range for activated partial thrombin time (aPTT)?
What is the normal range for activated partial thrombin time (aPTT)?
What is the main function of D-dimer in the diagnosis of VTE?
What is the main function of D-dimer in the diagnosis of VTE?
What is the primary manifestation of Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)?
What is the primary manifestation of Post Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)?
Which condition is associated with high red blood cell production and poses a risk for VTE?
Which condition is associated with high red blood cell production and poses a risk for VTE?
What is the purpose of contrast venography in the context of VTE diagnosis?
What is the purpose of contrast venography in the context of VTE diagnosis?
In the Modified Wells Criteria, what score indicates a high probability of having acute DVT?
In the Modified Wells Criteria, what score indicates a high probability of having acute DVT?
What is the primary purpose of pulmonary angiography in the context of VTE diagnosis?
What is the primary purpose of pulmonary angiography in the context of VTE diagnosis?
What is the main function of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of VTE?
What is the main function of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of VTE?
What is the main purpose of ventilation-perfusion scans in the diagnosis of VTE?
What is the main purpose of ventilation-perfusion scans in the diagnosis of VTE?
What is the primary manifestation of DVT in terms of patient presentation?
What is the primary manifestation of DVT in terms of patient presentation?
What is the primary risk factor for VTE associated with vascular injury?
What is the primary risk factor for VTE associated with vascular injury?
What is the main function of the Modified Caprini Risk Assessment Model for VTE?
What is the main function of the Modified Caprini Risk Assessment Model for VTE?
Which condition is associated with venous stasis?
Which condition is associated with venous stasis?
What is a long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is a long-term complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
What is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE)?
What is a symptom frequently associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
What is a symptom frequently associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which test is used frequently for the initial evaluation of patients with suspected VTE?
Which test is used frequently for the initial evaluation of patients with suspected VTE?
What is the normal range for D-dimer?
What is the normal range for D-dimer?
What is a characteristic of the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is a characteristic of the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is a characteristic of the extrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is a characteristic of the extrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the triggering step for the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the triggering step for the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the triggering step for the extrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the triggering step for the extrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the monitoring test for the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the monitoring test for the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the monitoring test for the extrinsic coagulation pathway?
What is the monitoring test for the extrinsic coagulation pathway?
