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What is the main factor that predisposes to thrombosis based on Virchow's triad?
What is the main factor that predisposes to thrombosis based on Virchow's triad?
- Endothelial injury (correct)
- Alteration in blood flow
- Genetic factors
- Hypercoagulability of the blood
Which of the following is NOT a cause of endothelial injury leading to thrombosis?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of endothelial injury leading to thrombosis?
- Traumatic injury
- Bacterial infection
- Hypertension
- Cardiac failure (correct)
What is the major factor contributing to thrombosis in venous circulation?
What is the major factor contributing to thrombosis in venous circulation?
- Endothelial injury
- Hypercoagulability of blood
- Turbulence
- Stasis (correct)
Which of the following is a predisposing genetic factor for thrombosis?
Which of the following is a predisposing genetic factor for thrombosis?
What type of arterial dilation can lead to alteration in blood flow and promote thrombosis?
What type of arterial dilation can lead to alteration in blood flow and promote thrombosis?
Which factor related to blood platelets can increase the risk of thrombosis?
Which factor related to blood platelets can increase the risk of thrombosis?
What differentiates arterial thrombi from venous thrombi in terms of color?
What differentiates arterial thrombi from venous thrombi in terms of color?
What is the main composition of arterial thrombi?
What is the main composition of arterial thrombi?
What encourages the development of venous thrombi?
What encourages the development of venous thrombi?
Where do arterial thrombi typically develop?
Where do arterial thrombi typically develop?
Which component is more abundant in venous thrombi compared to arterial thrombi?
Which component is more abundant in venous thrombi compared to arterial thrombi?
What is the clinical finding commonly seen in deep venous thrombosis?
What is the clinical finding commonly seen in deep venous thrombosis?
In venous thrombosis, what can happen if a thrombus lodges in too-small vessels?
In venous thrombosis, what can happen if a thrombus lodges in too-small vessels?
What is the potential outcome when a thrombus gets detached and carried away by blood?
What is the potential outcome when a thrombus gets detached and carried away by blood?
What type of venous thrombosis occurs in about 90% of cases involving the lower extremities?
What type of venous thrombosis occurs in about 90% of cases involving the lower extremities?
What is the most likely cause of an embolism originating from a dislodged thrombus?
What is the most likely cause of an embolism originating from a dislodged thrombus?
