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What are the functions of blood?
The functions of blood include transport of gases, nutrients and waste products; transport of regulatory molecules; regulation of pH and osmosis; maintenance of body temperature; protection against foreign substances; and clot formation.
What is thrombosis and what are the common abnormalities of hemostasis associated with it?
Thrombosis is the formation of an unwanted clot within a blood vessel. Common abnormalities of hemostasis associated with thrombosis include acute myocardial infarction, deep-vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and acute ischemic stroke.
What are the treatments for thrombosis?
The treatments for thrombosis include anticoagulants and fibrinolytics.
What is the difference between a thrombus and an embolus?
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What are the two types of arterial and venous thrombosis and their causes?
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What are the functions of blood in the body?
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What is thrombosis and what are some examples of conditions it can lead to?
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What are the treatments for thrombosis?
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What is a thrombus and what is an embolus?
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What are the two types of arterial and venous thrombosis and how are they caused?
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Explain the formation of an unwanted clot within a blood vessel and provide examples of conditions associated with it.
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What are the two types of thrombus and their characteristics?
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Discuss bleeding disorders involving the failure of hemostasis.
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What are the treatment options for thrombosis?
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Explain the difference between a thrombus and an embolus.
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Functions of Blood
- Regulates body temperature
- Transports oxygen and nutrients to cells
- Removes waste products from the body
- Maintains pH balance
- Supports immune function
- Regulates blood pressure
Hemostasis and Thrombosis
- Hemostasis: the process of stopping bleeding from damaged blood vessels
- Thrombosis: the formation of a blood clot within a blood vessel
- Thrombosis associated with abnormal hemostasis, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism
Thrombus and Embolus
- Thrombus: a stationary blood clot that forms in a blood vessel
- Embolus: a blood clot that breaks loose and travels through the bloodstream, potentially blocking a vessel
- Thrombus can become an embolus if it breaks loose
Types of Thrombosis
- Arterial thrombosis: formation of a blood clot in an artery, can lead to heart attack or stroke
- Venous thrombosis: formation of a blood clot in a vein, can lead to pulmonary embolism
- Causes: injury, immobility, surgery, cancer, and genetic disorders
Formation of Unwanted Clot
- Occurs when blood flow is interrupted, and platelets aggregate
- Examples of associated conditions: deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, and heart attack
Types of Thrombus
- White thrombus: platelet-rich, forms in arteries, and causes heart attack or stroke
- Red thrombus: fibrin-rich, forms in veins, and causes pulmonary embolism
Bleeding Disorders
- Failure of hemostasis can lead to bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia A and B
Treatment Options for Thrombosis
- Anticoagulant medications to prevent further clotting
- Thrombolytic medications to dissolve the clot
- Filters or stents to prevent embolization
- Surgery to remove the clot
