THROMBOSIS

WHAT IS THROMBOSIS?

Thrombosis is a kind of blood clot inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system.

Thrombosis may occur in arteries or in veins.

TYPES OF THROMBOSIS

Venous thrombosisArterial thrombosis

There are two types of thrombosis:

Venous thrombosis:

A venous thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs within the vein.

It leads to congestion of the affected part of the body.

Arterial thrombosis:

A arterial thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs within the artery

It affects the blood supply and leads to damage of the tissue supplied by the artery

VARIOUS DISEASES OF VENOUS THROMBOSIS

Deep vein thrombosisPaget-schroetter diseaseBudd chiari syndromePortal vein thrombosisRenal vein thrombosisCerebral venous sinus thrombosisJugular vein thrombosisCavernous sinus thrombosis

VARIOUS DISEASES OF VENOUS THROMBOSIS

Stroke

Myocardial infarction

Limb ischemia

Hepatic artery thrombosis

RISK FACTORS OF THROMBOSIS

StrokeHeart failureObesityTraumaDehydrationDysrhythmiasAcute respiratory failureVasoconstrictionPost partum periodCancers

SEQUELS OF THROMBOSIS

PropagationResolutionOrganisationRecanalisationIncorporationEmbolism

CAUSES OF THROMBOSIS

The composition of bloodThe quality of vessel wallNature of blood flow

SYMPTOMS OF THROMBOSIS

Cramping pain in the affected areaTendernessSwellingSkin over the affected area becomes reddish or bluish colorWarm skin in the area of clot

VARIOUS TREATMENTS FOR THROMBOSIS

AnticoagulationThrombolysisSurgeryEndovascular treatmentAntiplatelet agents