answersLogoWhite

0

The patient may have disease within the blood vessels such as an inflammation of the walls of the vein (phlebitis) or hereditary blood clotting disorders. The patient may also develop blood clots because of other medical conditions.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Biology

Which type of blood cell is responsible for thrombus formation?

A fragment of a blood cell called a megokaryocte, is responsible for blood clotting. This fragment is called a platelet.


What is the medical term meaning thrombus that has broken away from a vessel wall and is freely floating in the bloodstream?

The medical term for a thrombus that has broken away from a vessel wall and is freely floating in the bloodstream is "embolus." An embolus can travel through the blood vessels and potentially block blood flow to vital organs, leading to serious complications like a pulmonary embolism or stroke. Treatment typically involves medications to dissolve the clot or procedures to remove it.


What is thrombus of the right gonadal?

Thrombosis of the right gonadal vein is essentially a blood clot somewhere in the vein that carries blood away from the testis. The flow of blood in this vein goes towards your heart so it is a very serious condition that should not be avoided.


If a clot was to become dislodged what would it be?

If a blood clot becomes dislodged, it can travel through the bloodstream to other parts of the body, leading to potential blockages in blood vessels and causing serious complications such as a pulmonary embolism if it reaches the lungs or a stroke if it reaches the brain. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a blood clot has become dislodged.


What is thrombus of the right gonadal vein?

A thrombus of the right gonadal vein is a blood clot that forms within the vein located on the right side of the body that drains blood from the gonads (ovaries in females, testes in males). This can lead to symptoms such as pain, swelling, and in severe cases, may cause complications like pulmonary embolism if the clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs. Treatment typically involves blood thinners to prevent further clotting and complications.

Related Questions

What is prescribed to a patient that causes thrombus to dissolve?

thrombolytic


What causes enlarged platelets?

Wiskott-aldrich syndrome..a rare genetic disease.


What is a clot called that remains at its origin?

thrombus


What term means dissolves or causes a thrombus to break up?

Thrombolysis is the process of dissolving a blood clot or thrombus using medication. This treatment can help restore normal blood flow to the affected area and prevent further complications.


Does blood clott in anterior interventricular branch causes sudden death?

A blood clot, also called a thrombus, in the anterior interventricular branch causes sudden death. This branch supplies the majority of blood to the walls of both ventricles. The presence of a thrombus can block the bloodflow to heart muscle cells, causing instant death.


Is thrombi the plurual form of thrombus?

Yes that is correct


What i sthe plural form of thrombus?

The plural form of "thrombus" is "thrombi." A thrombus refers to a blood clot that forms in a vessel, and when multiple such clots are present, they are collectively referred to as thrombi.


What artery is clogged if you have a stroke?

A stroke is when a clot causes a thrombus (blockage of flow of blood) in the veins of the brain. The brain has multiple arteries that supply it with oxygen.


What is more than one thrombus called?

More than one thrombus (or the plural form) is "thrombi".


Thrombus traveling through vascular system is called?

When a thrombus travels through the vascular system it is called an embolus.


What is the medical term meaning death of vessel walls due to a thrombus?

Thromboangionecrosis is death of a vessel wall due to a thrombus.


What does thrombus mean in medical terms?

Thrombus in medical terms means blood clot.