Arterial Thrombosis Flashcards
1
Q
is the arterial system high pressure?
A
yes
2
Q
what does atherosclerosis cause?
A
damages the endothelium causing recruitment of foamy macrophages rich in cholesterol
forms a plaque
3
Q
two types of plaque
A
stable
unstable
4
Q
what is an unstable plaque
A
ruptured
5
Q
what happens when a plaque ruptures?
A
platelets adhere to the exposed endothelium and VWF
further aggregation and thrombosis risk
6
Q
risk factors for arterial thrombosis
A
hypertension
smoking
high cholesterol
DM
7
Q
management
A
aspirin/ antiplatelets
modify RF= smoking, hypertension, diabetes, statins
