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What is the basis of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
What is the basis of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)?
Which stage of DIC is characterized by multiple fibrin thrombi in microcirculation and consumption of platelets?
Which stage of DIC is characterized by multiple fibrin thrombi in microcirculation and consumption of platelets?
What is the consequence of the activation of the fibrinolytic system in DIC?
What is the consequence of the activation of the fibrinolytic system in DIC?
Which type of thrombus originates from injury sites and extends to the heart?
Which type of thrombus originates from injury sites and extends to the heart?
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How can ante-mortem thrombus be differentiated from postmortem clot?
How can ante-mortem thrombus be differentiated from postmortem clot?
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What is the consequence of turbulence of blood flow in thrombosis?
What is the consequence of turbulence of blood flow in thrombosis?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of shock?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of shock?
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What is the primary determinant of the nature of blood supply in relation to infarction?
What is the primary determinant of the nature of blood supply in relation to infarction?
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Which type of embolism is most commonly associated with pulmonary and systemic infarction?
Which type of embolism is most commonly associated with pulmonary and systemic infarction?
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What type of cells are primarily vulnerable to hypoxia in the context of infarction?
What type of cells are primarily vulnerable to hypoxia in the context of infarction?
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Which organ is most likely to exhibit acute tubular necrosis (shock kidney) in the context of shock?
Which organ is most likely to exhibit acute tubular necrosis (shock kidney) in the context of shock?
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Which condition is characterized by systemic hypoperfusion due to a reduction in cardiac output or effective blood volume circulation?
Which condition is characterized by systemic hypoperfusion due to a reduction in cardiac output or effective blood volume circulation?
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What is the primary cause of non-progressive shock?
What is the primary cause of non-progressive shock?
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Which type of infarcts are primarily associated with venous occlusion and previously congested organs?
Which type of infarcts are primarily associated with venous occlusion and previously congested organs?
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What is the main cause of red infarcts?
What is the main cause of red infarcts?
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Study Notes
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- DIC is a disorder characterized by abnormal coagulation, leading to the formation of blood clots throughout the small vessels.
- The early stage of DIC involves multiple fibrin thrombi in microcirculation, resulting in platelet consumption.
Activation of Fibrinolytic System in DIC
- Activation of the fibrinolytic system in DIC leads to increased clot breakdown, which causes significant bleeding due to the depletion of clotting factors.
Types of Thrombus
- Thrombus that originates from sites of vascular injury and extends to the heart is known as an "occlusive thrombus."
Distinguishing Thrombus Types
- Ante-mortem thrombus can be differentiated from postmortem clot through its adherence to vessel walls and the presence of lines of Zahn, indicating organized structure and blood flow.
Turbulence of Blood Flow
- Turbulence in blood flow contributes to thrombosis by disrupting laminar flow and promoting platelet activation and coagulation.
Causes of Shock
- Various conditions can lead to shock, but certain factors such as excessive physical exertion without injury are generally not caused.
Infarction and Blood Supply
- The primary determinant of blood supply in relation to infarction is the presence and status of collateral circulation in the affected area.
Embolism and Infarction
- Venous embolism is commonly associated with pulmonary infarction, while systemic embolism may lead to distal organ infarctions.
Vulnerability to Hypoxia
- Neurons are the cells primarily vulnerable to hypoxia during infarction due to their high metabolic demands and low tolerance for oxygen deprivation.
Organs Susceptible to Acute Tubular Necrosis
- The kidneys, particularly in the form of acute tubular necrosis, are most likely to be affected during episodes of shock.
Systemic Hypoperfusion
- The condition characterized by systemic hypoperfusion due to decreased cardiac output or effective circulating blood volume is known as "shock."
Non-Progressive Shock Causes
- The primary cause of non-progressive shock typically relates to factors that do not significantly reduce blood flow but may cause temporary imbalance or mild circulatory disruption.
Infarcts Related to Venous Occlusion
- Red infarcts are primarily associated with venous occlusions and affect organs that have previously been congested.
Cause of Red Infarcts
- The main cause of red infarcts is the disruption of blood supply, leading to tissue necrosis due to hemorrhage into an area with a compromised blood supply.
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Test your knowledge on the pathogenesis and stages of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), a condition characterized by widespread activation of thrombin and fibrin thrombi in the microcirculation, leading to serious bleeding and thrombosis.
