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Thrombosis is the formation of a [[clot]] or [[thrombus]] inside a [[blood vessel]], obstructing the flow of [[blood]] through the [[circulatory system]]. Thromboembolism is a general term describing both thrombosis and its main complication which is [[embolism|embolisation]]. The term was coined in 1848 by [[Rudolph Carl Virchow]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The Timetables of Science| first=Alexander| last=Hellemans| coauthors=Bryan Bunch| publisher=Simon and Schuster| location=New York, New York| year=1988| isbn=0671621300 |pages=317}}</ref> | Thrombosis is the formation of a [[clot]] or [[thrombus]] inside a [[blood vessel]], obstructing the flow of [[blood]] through the [[circulatory system]]. Thromboembolism is a general term describing both thrombosis and its main complication which is [[embolism|embolisation]]. The term was coined in 1848 by [[Rudolph Carl Virchow]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The Timetables of Science| first=Alexander| last=Hellemans| coauthors=Bryan Bunch| publisher=Simon and Schuster| location=New York, New York| year=1988| isbn=0671621300 |pages=317}}</ref> | ||
Arterial thrombosis most commonly occurs on the basis of atherosclerosis and most commonly occur in the forms of myocardial infarction and stroke. Besides there are many other rare sites for the formation of arterial thrombosis and due to the low occurrence frequency many of their clinical aspects are not clearly known up to date. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [2]
Overview
Thrombosis is the formation of a thrombus (medical term for a clot) inside a blood vessel. This can dislodge from the site it was formed and can move along the flow of blood to distant places in the body. A piece of thrombus that is transported in this way is called an embolus (plural emboli). This process of formation an emboli, from a thrombus is called thromboembolism. The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolph Carl Virchow.[1]
The most important sites of thrombosis formation, based on their frequency and clinical effect are coronary arteries and deep veins of the legs. Former, the most important site of arterial thrombosis and latter the most important site of venous thrombosis.
Classification
Arterial
Thrombosis is the formation of a clot or thrombus inside a blood vessel, obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system. Thromboembolism is a general term describing both thrombosis and its main complication which is embolisation. The term was coined in 1848 by Rudolph Carl Virchow.[2]
Arterial thrombosis most commonly occurs on the basis of atherosclerosis and most commonly occur in the forms of myocardial infarction and stroke. Besides there are many other rare sites for the formation of arterial thrombosis and due to the low occurrence frequency many of their clinical aspects are not clearly known up to date.
Venous
Thrombus is term given to a blood clot that remains in the place where it formed. A venous thrombosis is a condition in which a thrombus (blood clot) forms within a vein. Superficial venous thrombosis, as the name suggest is the formation of a thrombus in superficial veins. It can cause discomfort but generally do not cause serious consequences, unlike the deep venous thrombosis (DVTs) that form in the deep veins of the legs or in the pelvic veins.
References
- ↑ Hellemans, Alexander (1988). The Timetables of Science. New York, New York: Simon and Schuster. p. 317. ISBN 0671621300. Unknown parameter
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