Lec 11 Thrombi and Emboli Quiz

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What imaging modality is considered the best for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA)

Doppler venous ultrasound (correct)

Magnetic resonance venography

Contrast venography

Which of the following is NOT considered a genetic risk factor for thromboembolism?

Loss of coagulation function disorders

Gain of coagulation function disorders

Acquired risk factors (correct)

Genetic factors that cause hypercoagulability

In critically ill patients, what imaging modality is typically used as the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE)?

Magnetic resonance venography

Contrast venography

Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) (correct)

Doppler venous ultrasound

Which of the following is a primary prophylaxis method for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Mechanical therapy with compression stockings Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of hospitalized patients are at risk of thromboembolism according to research?

50% Signup and view all the answers

"Proximal veins" refer to which veins in the context of deep vein thrombosis?

Popliteal and femoral veins Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a freely flowing clot that has broken from its attachment?

Embolus Signup and view all the answers

Where do most deep venous thrombosis (DVT) usually arise according to the text?

In the calf veins Signup and view all the answers

What component makes up the main part of venous thrombi according to the text?

Fibrin Signup and view all the answers

In what situation do emboli that originate in the venous system or right side of the heart generally flow into the lungs?

Pulmonary embolism Signup and view all the answers

Which action helps prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) by moving blood past the valves?

Skeletal muscle pump Signup and view all the answers

What predisposes the endothelium around venous valves to be hypoxemic according to the information provided?

Avascular nature of venous valves Signup and view all the answers

Lec 11 Thrombi and Emboli Quiz

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What imaging modality is considered the best for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

Which of the following is NOT considered a genetic risk factor for thromboembolism?

In critically ill patients, what imaging modality is typically used as the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary embolism (PE)?

Which of the following is a primary prophylaxis method for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

What percentage of hospitalized patients are at risk of thromboembolism according to research?

"Proximal veins" refer to which veins in the context of deep vein thrombosis?

What is the term used to describe a freely flowing clot that has broken from its attachment?

Where do most deep venous thrombosis (DVT) usually arise according to the text?

What component makes up the main part of venous thrombi according to the text?

In what situation do emboli that originate in the venous system or right side of the heart generally flow into the lungs?

Which action helps prevent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) by moving blood past the valves?

What predisposes the endothelium around venous valves to be hypoxemic according to the information provided?

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