Thrombosis & Embolism

1.Define thrombosis. Explain the pathophysiology and morphology of thrombosis. Add a note on the fate of thrombus

2.(a) Discuss the primary abnormalities that lead to thrombosis (Virchows triad)

• a) Describe the morphology of a thrombus.
• b) What is the fate of a thrombus

3.Define thrombosis. Describe the pathogenesis and pathology of arterial and venous thrombosis

4.Define an embolus. What are the types of emboli. Discuss the etiopathogenesis, morphology and complications of embolism

1.List the components of Virchow’s triad. Describe how each of the components leads to thrombosis with suitable examples

2.A 45 years old woman underwent abdominal surgery and was bedridden for 10 days. She suddenly developed dyspnea, collapsed and died within a few minutes.  What is your diagnosis  Describe the etiopathogenesis of the condition.  What are the likely postmortem findings

3.A 50-year old male suffered fracture of left femur in road traffic accident and was treated. 10 days later, he suddenly collapsed and died. Answer the following questions.  What is the diagnosis.  Discuss the etiopathogenesis of the same.  What are the postmortem and morphological findings

4.50 years old female underwent abdominal surgery and was bedridden for 10 days. She suddenly developed dyspnoea and collapsed. She died a few minutes later. Answer the following: • What is the diagnosis. • What are the postmortem findings relevant to the diagnosis. • What is the etiopathogenesis • What are the preventive measures

1.Define embolism. Enumerate the types with examples

2.Define and classify Embolism

3.Types of embolism

4.Fat embolism

5.Aortic dissection

6.Types of aneurysms

1.Berry aneurysm

2.Fate of a thrombus Answer in single sentence: (4x½=2)

3.Mention two hypercoagulable states

4.What is Virchow’s triad

5.Air embolism

6.Lines of zahn

7.Thromboembolism

8.Migratory thrombophlebitis