Pulmonary Embolism Question 1. Write a brief note on pulmonary embolism. Answer: Pulmonary embolism is the most common and fatal form of venous thromboembolism in which there is occlusion of the pulmonary arterial tree by thromboembolic. Pulmonary embolism Etiology Pulmonary emboli are most common in hospitalized or bedridden patients. The causes are: Thrombi … [Read more...] about Pulmonary Embolism
Thrombus Formation
Thrombus Formation Write a short note on factors involved in thrombus formation. Answer: Thrombosis is the process of formation of solid mass in circulation from the constituents of flowing blood, the mass itself is called as thrombus. Factors Involved in Thrombus Formation There are three major contributors: Endothelial injury: It can be secondary to: … [Read more...] about Thrombus Formation
Shock: Signs, Causes, And Types
Shock: Signs, Causes, And Types Write a short note on shock. Or Defie shock. What are the types of shock? Answer: Shock is defied as a clinical state of cardiovascular col-collapse characterized by an acute reduction of effective circulatory blood volume and inadequate perfusion of cells and tissues. Classification and Etiology of Shock 1. Hypovolemic Shock … [Read more...] about Shock: Signs, Causes, And Types
Embolism: Warning Signs And Symptoms
Embolism: Warning Signs And Symptoms Write a note on embolism. Or Write a short answer on embolism. Answer: Embolism is the process of partial or complete obstruction of some part of the cardiovascular system by any mass carried in the circulation; the transported intravascular mass detached from its site of origin is called an embolism. Signs and symptoms of … [Read more...] about Embolism: Warning Signs And Symptoms
Edema
Edema Write a short note on edema. Answer: Edema is defined as abnormal and excessive accumulation of free fluid in the interstitial tissue spaces and serous cavities. Edema Classification 1. Based on distribution and extent of involvement Localized: It is limited to an organ or limb, For Example. lymphatic edema, inflammatory edema, allergic edema, and … [Read more...] about Edema