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What is the first step in the process of hemostasis?
What is the first step in the process of hemostasis?
- Constriction of blood vessels (correct)
- Platelet aggregation
- Formation of a thrombus
- Activation of coagulation proteins
Which component mainly contributes to arterial thrombosis?
Which component mainly contributes to arterial thrombosis?
- Fibrin formation
- Plasma-coagulation proteins
- Red blood cells
- Platelet activation (correct)
What characterizes venous thrombi as opposed to arterial thrombi?
What characterizes venous thrombi as opposed to arterial thrombi?
- Soft, deep red appearance (correct)
- Lower red blood cell content
- Pale and granular structure
- Higher platelet count
What can result from arterial thrombosis?
What can result from arterial thrombosis?
What is the term for a blood clot that has dislodged and is traveling through the bloodstream?
What is the term for a blood clot that has dislodged and is traveling through the bloodstream?
Which factor is mainly involved in the management of arterial thrombosis?
Which factor is mainly involved in the management of arterial thrombosis?
In which location is venous thrombosis most commonly developed?
In which location is venous thrombosis most commonly developed?
What condition can potentially arise if a venous thromboembolus dislodges?
What condition can potentially arise if a venous thromboembolus dislodges?
Which component is NOT typically involved in the coagulation cascade?
Which component is NOT typically involved in the coagulation cascade?
What is the role of tissue factor (TF) in the coagulation process?
What is the role of tissue factor (TF) in the coagulation process?
Which pathway of coagulation is generally faster?
Which pathway of coagulation is generally faster?
Which factor is activated by thrombin to inhibit further coagulation?
Which factor is activated by thrombin to inhibit further coagulation?
What initiates the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
What initiates the intrinsic coagulation pathway?
Which of the following conditions does NOT contribute to venous thrombus formation?
Which of the following conditions does NOT contribute to venous thrombus formation?
How does fibrin obtain its insoluble form during coagulation?
How does fibrin obtain its insoluble form during coagulation?
What role does calcium (Ca2+) play in coagulation?
What role does calcium (Ca2+) play in coagulation?
What is the final product of the coagulation cascade?
What is the final product of the coagulation cascade?
Which factor is released from activated endothelial cells and is involved in hemostasis?
Which factor is released from activated endothelial cells and is involved in hemostasis?
Which of the following factors is considered an anticoagulant?
Which of the following factors is considered an anticoagulant?
What contributes to the formation of a thrombus in valve pockets?
What contributes to the formation of a thrombus in valve pockets?
What triggers the local activation of the coagulation cascade during venous thrombosis?
What triggers the local activation of the coagulation cascade during venous thrombosis?
Which interaction is crucial for thrombus formation following endothelial activation?
Which interaction is crucial for thrombus formation following endothelial activation?
What occurs after the generation of large amounts of thrombin during coagulation?
What occurs after the generation of large amounts of thrombin during coagulation?
Which process occurs immediately following vasoconstriction in response to a blood vessel injury?
Which process occurs immediately following vasoconstriction in response to a blood vessel injury?
What is the role of von Willebrand factor (vWF) in platelet adhesion?
What is the role of von Willebrand factor (vWF) in platelet adhesion?
What fundamental change occurs in platelets upon adherence to collagen after blood vessel injury?
What fundamental change occurs in platelets upon adherence to collagen after blood vessel injury?
Which receptor is primarily responsible for the direct contact of platelets with sub-endothelial collagen?
Which receptor is primarily responsible for the direct contact of platelets with sub-endothelial collagen?
How does thromboxane A2 (TXA2) enhance platelet activation?
How does thromboxane A2 (TXA2) enhance platelet activation?
What role do platelet glycoproteins play under normal physiological conditions?
What role do platelet glycoproteins play under normal physiological conditions?
What initiates the process of secondary hemostasis following the formation of a platelet plug?
What initiates the process of secondary hemostasis following the formation of a platelet plug?
Which component is critical for forming a stable and enlarged platelet plug?
Which component is critical for forming a stable and enlarged platelet plug?
What is the main action of the dense tubular system (DTS) in platelets during activation?
What is the main action of the dense tubular system (DTS) in platelets during activation?
What happens to platelets in the presence of high shear forces as they adhere to an injury site?
What happens to platelets in the presence of high shear forces as they adhere to an injury site?
What is the primary outcome of primary hemostasis at a site of vascular injury?
What is the primary outcome of primary hemostasis at a site of vascular injury?
Which statement best describes the charge interactions involved during platelet adhesion?
Which statement best describes the charge interactions involved during platelet adhesion?
What specifically facilitates the aggregation of platelets during secondary hemostasis?
What specifically facilitates the aggregation of platelets during secondary hemostasis?
How is collagen exposed during vascular injury important for platelet function?
How is collagen exposed during vascular injury important for platelet function?
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Study Notes
Hemostasis Overview
- Hemostasis stops bleeding via vessel wall constriction, platelet action, and coagulation proteins.
- A thrombus is a clot adhering to a vessel wall; an embolus is a dislodged clot.
- Arterial thrombosis involves platelet activation, leading to pale, granular clots. Management focuses on antiplatelet therapy.
- Venous thrombosis results from coagulation system activation, creating soft, red clots rich in red blood cells and fibrin. Management uses anticoagulation. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can lead to life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
Arterial Thrombosis: Platelet Role
- Platelets adhere to exposed collagen in damaged vessels.
- Glycoprotein (GP) receptors, especially GPVI and GPIb (with vWF), mediate adhesion.
- Platelet activation releases granules (ADP, TXA2), increasing intracellular calcium, and triggering shape change.
- Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) synthesis involves cyclooxygenase and arachidonic acid.
- GPIIb/IIIa receptors facilitate fibrinogen binding, causing aggregation and primary hemostatic plug formation.
Coagulation Cascade
- The coagulation cascade converts inactive precursor proteins into active proteases.
- Key players include proteases (factors XII, XI, IX, X, VII, II), cofactors (factors V, VIII, tissue factor (TF)), and calcium.
- The intrinsic pathway starts with factor XII activation on negatively charged surfaces.
- The extrinsic pathway begins with tissue factor (TF) exposure, leading to rapid factor VII activation.
- Both pathways converge to produce thrombin, which converts fibrinogen to fibrin.
- Fibrin cross-linking creates a stable clot.
- Thrombomodulin regulates thrombin activity, activating protein C (with protein S) to inhibit factors Va and VIIIa.
- Antithrombin is a natural anticoagulant.
Venous Thrombosis
- Venous thrombosis is linked to slow blood flow, procoagulant changes, and endothelial activation.
- Venous valves can create turbulent flow and hypoxia, leading to adhesion protein expression (P-selectin, E-selectin, vWF).
- Leukocytes and microvesicles bind to activated endothelium, activating TF and initiating coagulation.
- The resulting thrombi are rich in red blood cells and fibrin.
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