Pulmonary Embolism Pathology

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What is a risk factor for developing stasis, a component of Virchow's triad?

  • Old age
  • Pregnancy
  • Major surgery
  • All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is a surgical risk factor for DVT?

  • Appendicitis
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Surgical trauma (correct)

What is a hypercoagulability state that can lead to DVT?

  • Fibrinolysis
  • Anticardiolipin antibody deficiency
  • Plasminogen excess
  • Protein C deficiency (correct)

Which of the following is a medical risk factor for DVT?

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What is a complication of pulmonary embolism?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a late complication of pulmonary embolism?

<p>Chronic pulmonary hypertension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of pulmonary embolism?

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Which of the following increases the risk of DVT?

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What can cause vessel wall injury, a component of Virchow's triad?

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Which of the following is a risk factor for pulmonary embolism?

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