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What is the term for increased blood flow to an organ due to active dilation of its arterioles?
What is the term for increased blood flow to an organ due to active dilation of its arterioles?
Chronic generalized venous congestion can lead to hypoxia and edema.
Chronic generalized venous congestion can lead to hypoxia and edema.
True
What is a primary cause of acute localized venous congestion?
What is a primary cause of acute localized venous congestion?
Sudden obstruction of venous outflow
_________ is a condition where fat globules obstruct arterioles and capillaries, commonly seen after bone fractures.
_________ is a condition where fat globules obstruct arterioles and capillaries, commonly seen after bone fractures.
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Match the type of congestion with its description:
Match the type of congestion with its description:
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Which of the following is NOT a type of embolism?
Which of the following is NOT a type of embolism?
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Strangulated hernia is an example of chronic localized venous congestion.
Strangulated hernia is an example of chronic localized venous congestion.
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Name one condition that can cause chronic local venous congestion.
Name one condition that can cause chronic local venous congestion.
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What is the fate of small infarcts in the kidney?
What is the fate of small infarcts in the kidney?
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Hemorrhage can occur only due to pathologic causes.
Hemorrhage can occur only due to pathologic causes.
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What is a common type of hemorrhage that occurs in body cavities?
What is a common type of hemorrhage that occurs in body cavities?
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Edema is classified as ____ when it is localized due to conditions like filariasis.
Edema is classified as ____ when it is localized due to conditions like filariasis.
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Match the following types of edema with their causes:
Match the following types of edema with their causes:
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What is NOT a mechanism of natural arrest of hemorrhage?
What is NOT a mechanism of natural arrest of hemorrhage?
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Pitting edema is characterized by the accumulation of fluid that can create temporary skin depressions.
Pitting edema is characterized by the accumulation of fluid that can create temporary skin depressions.
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What is the immediate effect of hemorrhage on the body?
What is the immediate effect of hemorrhage on the body?
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Which type of shock is characterized by the heart failing to pump blood effectively?
Which type of shock is characterized by the heart failing to pump blood effectively?
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Septic shock is caused by viral infections.
Septic shock is caused by viral infections.
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What is one major cause of hypovolemic shock?
What is one major cause of hypovolemic shock?
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Non-pitting edema is characterized by the edema fluid being __________ with tissues.
Non-pitting edema is characterized by the edema fluid being __________ with tissues.
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Match the type of shock to its cause:
Match the type of shock to its cause:
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Which compensatory mechanism helps to maintain cardiac and cerebral circulation during shock?
Which compensatory mechanism helps to maintain cardiac and cerebral circulation during shock?
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In the compensatory stage of shock, blood pressure falls significantly.
In the compensatory stage of shock, blood pressure falls significantly.
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What substance is released by mast cells during anaphylactic shock?
What substance is released by mast cells during anaphylactic shock?
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Where does a mixed thrombus typically form?
Where does a mixed thrombus typically form?
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A thrombus can occur after death.
A thrombus can occur after death.
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What process involves the dissolution of a thrombus?
What process involves the dissolution of a thrombus?
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Inadequate blood supply to an organ or tissue is known as __________.
Inadequate blood supply to an organ or tissue is known as __________.
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Match the type of ischemia with its description:
Match the type of ischemia with its description:
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Which of the following is NOT a fate of thrombi?
Which of the following is NOT a fate of thrombi?
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A wedge-shaped area is a characteristic feature of infarction.
A wedge-shaped area is a characteristic feature of infarction.
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What is the primary cause of infarction?
What is the primary cause of infarction?
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What is the primary cause of air embolism?
What is the primary cause of air embolism?
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Small amounts of air entering the bloodstream are harmful.
Small amounts of air entering the bloodstream are harmful.
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What clinical feature is commonly associated with amniotic fluid embolism?
What clinical feature is commonly associated with amniotic fluid embolism?
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Thrombosis refers to the formation of an _____ mass of blood elements within the circulatory system during life.
Thrombosis refers to the formation of an _____ mass of blood elements within the circulatory system during life.
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Match the types of thrombi with their characteristics:
Match the types of thrombi with their characteristics:
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What is a predisposing factor for thrombosis?
What is a predisposing factor for thrombosis?
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Amniotic fluid embolism is a common condition occurring in labor.
Amniotic fluid embolism is a common condition occurring in labor.
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What substance is released during endothelial injury that initiates thrombus formation?
What substance is released during endothelial injury that initiates thrombus formation?
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Study Notes
HEMODYNAMIC DISORDERS
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Hyperemia: Increased blood flow to an organ or tissue due to active dilation of arterioles. This can be physiological (exercise) or pathological (inflammation).
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Congestion: Increased venous flow and blood stasis in an organ due to venous outflow obstruction. This can be localized (e.g., strangulated hernia) or generalized (e.g., heart failure).
- Acute localized venous congestion: Results from sudden obstruction of venous outflow (e.g., volvulus, intussusception).
- Chronic localized venous congestion: Results from gradual obstruction (e.g., liver cirrhosis, pregnancy).
- Acute generalized venous congestion: Increased venous pressure throughout the viscera (e.g., acute heart failure).
- Chronic generalized venous congestion: Stagnation of venous blood in all organs and tissues due to various causes (e.g., cardiac issues, lung fibrosis). Results in hypoxia, cyanosis, and edema, as well as organ congestion (lungs, liver, spleen, kidneys).
EMBOLISM
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Definition: Intravascular insoluble solid, fluid, or gaseous mass circulating in the blood.
- Types: Detached thrombi, fat (bone fractures), air (Caisson disease, lung/neck vein injury), amniotic fluid (labor), tumor cells, parasitic ova, foreign body.
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Fat embolism: Obstruction of arterioles and capillaries by fat globules, often caused by fractured long bones, extensive tissue trauma, or severe liver fatty change.
- Effects: Depend on the size and quantity of fat globules. Can lead to pulmonary and systemic embolism and toxic effects of fatty acids on vascular endothelium.
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Air embolism: Obstruction of vascular flow by a large amount of air or gas (50-100 cc).
- Causes: Air entering uterine blood vessels (abortion, obstructed labor), large neck veins (stab wounds), pleural sac (pneumothorax), uterine tube insufflation.
- Effects: Small amounts are harmless; large amounts can impair heart action and be fatal.
AMNIOTIC FLUID EMBOLISM
- Definition: Introduction of amniotic fluid and its contents into maternal circulation through the utero-placental site.
- Pathogenesis: Often related to strong uterine contractions causing fetal membrane tears or placental vein rupture. Amniotic fluid components (meconium, lanugo, cells, mucin, fat) can mechanically obstruct maternal pulmonary circulation.
- Clinical features: Sudden respiratory distress, dyspnea, deep cyanosis, cardiogenic shock, convulsions, and sudden maternal death.
THROMBOSIS
- Definition: Formation of an insoluble mass of blood elements within the circulatory system during life.
- Predisposing factors: Inflammation of the vascular wall, changes in blood composition (thrombocytosis, polycythemia, dehydration, burns), and changes in blood stream (aneurysm).
- Mechanism of thrombus formation: Endothelial injury, hypercoagulability, and abnormal blood flow interact to form a thrombus.
ISCHEMIA
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Definition: Inadequate blood supply to an organ or tissue.
- Types: Generalized (e.g., congestive heart failure) or localized (e.g., cardiac or renal ischemia).
- Effects: Can lead to hypertension, chronic renal failure, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, fainting, and cerebrovascular stroke.
- Types: Acute (sudden complete arterial occlusion, e.g., embolism) or chronic (gradual incomplete occlusion, e.g., atherosclerosis).
INFARCTION
- Definition: Localized area of ischemic necrosis in an organ or tissue due to sudden cutting of its blood supply.
- Causes: Sudden arterial occlusion
- Gross picture: Wedge-shaped triangular area, apex at the site of occlusion.
- Microscopic: Only tissue framework remains after healing.
- Fate: Small infarcts resolve via macrophage fibrosis; large infarcts form fibrous capsules and may cause dystrophic calcification.
HEMORRHAGE
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Definition: Extravasation of blood outside the circulation.
- Causes: Physiologic (menstruation) and Pathologic (trauma, spontaneous rupture, vasculitis, tumors, hemorrhagic blood diseases, vitamin deficiencies).
- Mechanisms: Immediate blood pressure drop, local vasoconstriction (platelets, serotonin, thromboxane A2), clot plug formation, and healing.
- Types: External (e.g., epistaxis), internal (e.g., hemothorax), interstitial (e.g., petechiae, ecchymosis, hematoma).
- Effects: Local (clotting, organization, hemostasis); systemic (loss of blood volume, anemia, shock if acute and severe).
EDEMA
- Definition: Accumulation of fluid in interstitial tissue.
- Types: Generalized (e.g., cardiac, renal, nutritional, hepatic, allergic, inflammatory, lymphatic); or localised (e.g., inflammatory, lymphatic).
- Classification: Pitting (soft) edema (fluids displace on pressure); non-pitting (hard) edema (edema can't be displaced as it's part of the structure).
SHOCK
- Definition: Widespread hypoperfusion of tissues due to inadequate circulatory volume.
- Types: Primary (vasovagal), secondary (cardiogenic, hypovolemic, septic, anaphylactic).
- Nervous shock: Emotional stress, recovery typically occurs.
- Cardiogenic shock: Heart's inability to pump blood.
- Hypovolemic shock: Marked drop in blood pressure due to severe blood loss.
- Septic shock: Bacterial infection with endotoxin release.
- Anaphylactic shock: Allergic reaction to antigen (e.g., medication).
COMPENSATORY MECHANISMS IN SHOCK
- Vasoconstriction of skin and visceral blood vessels: Dilates cerebral & coronary vessels to maintain blood flow to vital organs.
- Hypoxia: Stimulation of respiratory center to promote hyperventilation.
CLINICAL STAGES OF SHOCK
- Compensatory stage: Compensatory mechanisms control blood pressure, recovery occurs.
- Decompensated stage: Failure of compensatory mechanisms, marked drop in blood pressure and ischemia. With appropriate interventions, this stage is potentially reversible.
- Irreversible stage: All therapeutic efforts fail to control the condition leading to death.
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This quiz covers the concepts of hyperemia and congestion in hemodynamic disorders. Understanding the differences between physiological and pathological states, as well as acute and chronic conditions, is crucial for grasping their clinical implications. Test your knowledge on the causes and effects of these conditions.
