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What is the composition of venous thrombi?
What is the composition of venous thrombi?
- Primarily white blood cells and plasma
- Primarily calcium and collagen
- Primarily fibrin and erythrocytes (correct)
- Primarily platelets and cholesterol
What is the most common site for the formation of venous thrombi?
What is the most common site for the formation of venous thrombi?
- Upper extremities
- Lower extremities (correct)
- Head and neck
- Abdomen
Which of the following is a possible behavior of a venous thrombus once formed?
Which of the following is a possible behavior of a venous thrombus once formed?
- Transform into arterial thrombus
- Turn into a malignant tumor
- Remain asymptomatic (correct)
- Burst and cause extensive bleeding
What is the typical presentation of DVT?
What is the typical presentation of DVT?
What are the nonspecific symptoms associated with PE?
What are the nonspecific symptoms associated with PE?
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