Which condition is a significant contributor to the development of venous thrombi? A) Stasis B) Vasoconstriction C) Increased blood flow D) Turbulence
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The question is asking about the contributing factors to the development of venous thrombi, and it presents multiple choice options to identify the correct one.
Answer
Stasis.
The final answer is stasis.
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The final answer is stasis.
More Information
Stasis is one of the elements of Virchow's triad, which describes the factors that contribute to thrombosis: stasis of blood flow, endothelial injury, and hypercoagulability.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse venous thrombus conditions with arterial ones, where factors like turbulence are more prominent.
Sources
- Basic Mechanisms and Pathogenesis of Venous Thrombosis - PMC - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Deep Vein Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism - CDC - c.cdc.gov
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