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Is it true that an embolus or a thrombus can cause a cva or a miocardial infarction?
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What is the difference between an embolus and embolism?
An embolus is a physical mass (fat, air, blood clot, etc) which can travel to a different location in the arteries. An embolism is when an embolus actually blocks a capillary. A thrombus is a physical mass which remains attached to it's site of origin. A thrombus may detach to become a thrombo-embolus which may then cause an embolism.
What are the differences between arterial and venous thrombosis?
Arterial thrombosis is associated with an atherosclerotic plaque being ruptured. It is hence associated with high pressure arteries. The thrombus is made of many platelets and contains little fibrin. It can lead to stroke or acute myocardial infarction in the most severe cases. Venous thrombosis is caused by vessel injury or static blood flow in a low-pressure venous system. The thrombus is made of fibrin and red blood cells with very little platelets. It can detach to form an embolus and may cause pulmonary embolism.
Can a blood transfusion cause a pulmonary embolus?
can
Can unhealthy eating cause a stroke?
Yes. Food that can lead to high blood pressure or high cholesterol increases the chances of a person suffering from a stroke.Ischemic strokes are caused by thrombus or embolus blood clots that blocks the blood flow to the brain. Thrombus clots usually occur in areas of the arteries that have been damaged by atherosclerosis from a buildup of plaques. Embolus type blood clots on the other hand are often caused by atrial fibrillation (an irregular pattern of heart beat that leads to blood clot formation and poor blood flow).Unhealthy eating causes plaque to buildup in the arteries.
If a patient develops a blood clot in the femorla vien and a portion of the blood clot breaks loose where is the blood flow likely to carry the embolus?
Veins carry blood to the heart, therfore in all likelyhood that clot is on it's way to the heart and will likely cause a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Can heavy coughing cause an uncomplicated myocardial infarction?
No
Does ligation of hepatic artery cause hepatic infarction?
no
Is thrombus in external carotid life threatening?
A thrombus in the external carotid artery can lead to serious complications such as stroke or tissue damage if blood flow is significantly reduced or blocked. It is important to seek medical attention promptly if there are symptoms of a thrombus in the external carotid artery to prevent potential life-threatening consequences.
What is the Definition of infarction in medical terms?
A rupture. Mysocardiac infarction is frequently on death certificates as a cause of death. An artery has ruptured, causing heart failure and death.
What is a stationary blood clot?
A stationary blood clot, also known as a thrombus, is a solid mass of blood that forms within a blood vessel and remains in place. It differs from an embolus, which is a clot that has broken loose and traveled through the bloodstream. Stationary blood clots can block the flow of blood and cause various health complications.
Can a clot in the coronary artery cause a myocardial infarction?
Yes, a clot in the coronary artery can cause a myocardial infarction or a heart attack. Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots that come loose from the walls of the arteries.
Cause of vomiting in a case of myocardial infarction?
Its due to increase surge of catecholeamines cause by sympethetic nervous system....
