18 Questions
Which condition increases coagulation factors and reduces the synthesis of antithrombotic substances?
Pregnancy
What is the term for DVT that is caused by malnutrition, debilitating conditions, or wasting diseases?
Marantic thrombosis
What is the term for inflammation of veins that predisposes to thrombosis?
Migratory thrombophlebitis
Which lesion is the most common predisposing factor for arterial thrombosis in western society?
Atheroma
What condition affects various veins throughout the body and is sometimes associated with cancer, especially pancreatic cancer?
Migratory thrombophlebitis
Which event leads to myocardial infarction if it occurs in the coronary arteries?
Arterial thrombosis
Where do arterial thrombi arise according to the text?
At the site of endothelial injury
Which type of thrombi usually occludes the blood flow towards the heart?
Venous thrombi
What is a characteristic of arterial thrombi according to the text?
Propagating tail may undergo fragmentation
Which conditions are considered low risk factors for hypercoagulability according to the text?
Smoking and oral contraceptives
Where do venous thrombi arise according to the text?
At the site of stasis
Which type of thrombi has a firm attachment according to the text?
Arterial thrombi
What is the fate of a thrombus that accumulates more platelets and fibrin, causing vessel obstruction?
Propagation
What term is used to describe the process where a thrombus dislodges and travels to other sites in the vasculature?
Embolization
What is the term for the removal of a thrombus by fibrinolytic activity?
Dissolution
Which process involves the ingrowth of endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and fibroblasts into a fibrin-rich thrombus?
Organization
What term is used to describe a traveling thrombus that obstructs a blood vessel, potentially leading to tissue death?
Embolization
Which process involves the formation of capillary channels across a thrombus, re-establishing lumen continuity?
Organization
Learn about the various conditions and states that can lead to the development of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). Explore how trauma, surgery, burns, pregnancy, myocardial infarction, and other factors contribute to the risk of DVT.
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