Thrombosis and Its Related Concepts

Formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a blood vessel

Several factors can cause thrombosis, including injury to the vessel wall, abnormal blood flow, and hypercoagulation.

The series of events leading to thrombus formation, often starting with vessel injury/inflammation

Thrombosis can be classified based on location and characteristics, e.g., arterial, venous, etc.

Categorization of thrombi based on location, cause, etc.

What happens to a thrombus after it forms (e.g., resolution, embolization, organization)

Blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus (e.g., piece of thrombus, air bubble).

Emboli can be thrombotic, fat, air, amniotic fluid, or other materials.

Inadequate blood supply to tissues.

Classified by cause, duration of absence or reduction for blood flow (e.g., acute, chronic).

The consequences of ischemia depend on the duration and extent of reduced blood supply.