Atherosclerosis Overview
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What is one of the effects of a blood clot forming in an artery?

  • Causing swelling and pain
  • Attracting platelets to the damaged area
  • Leading to deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Blocking blood flow to an organ or tissue (correct)

    • Which condition can increase the risk of blood clot formation?

  • Genetic disorders (correct)
  • Avoiding travel
  • Regular exercise
  • Low platelet count

    • How can a blood clot in a vein potentially affect the lungs?

  • Causing slow blood flow
  • Leading to deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Dissolving on its own
  • Breaking off and causing a pulmonary embolism (PE) (correct)

    • What initiates the formation of a blood clot in a blood vessel?

    <p>Buildup of plaque or damage to the vessel wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a blood clot once it forms inside a blood vessel?

    <p>It dissolves on its own</p> Signup and view all the answers

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