AN INTRODUCTION Multiple Subsegmental Pulmonary Emboli (MSSPE) is a type of pulmonary embolism (PE), which is a blood clot in the lungs. MSSPE occurs when there are multiple clots, each in a different part of the lung. These clots can block blood flow and cause damage to the lungs. MSSPE is often difficult to diagnose …
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AN OVERVIEW Thrombosis, or the formation of blood clots, is a common complication following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), also known as a heart attack. The most common site of thrombosis after an AMI is the left atrium, followed by the auricular appendage (a small outgrowth of the atrium) and the ventricle. Thrombosis of the atrium, …
AN INTRODUCTION If you’ve ever had a blood clot, you may be familiar with the terms “embolism” and “thrombosis.” But what exactly do these terms mean? An embolism is a blood clot that breaks off from another site in the body and travels through the bloodstream. A thrombosis, on the other hand, is a …
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AN INTRODUCTION A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot lodges in the pulmonary artery, blocking blood flow to the lungs. A PE can be dangerous because it can reduce oxygen levels in the blood and put strain on the heart. A subsegmental PE is a small blood clot that lodges in a small …
UNDERSTANDING THE TERM – LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT Lupus anticoagulants (LAs) are a type of antibody produced by the immune system that attacks healthy cells and cell proteins. On a general basis antibodies attack any foreign substances but the case is different with Lupus Anticoagulant. They attack Phospholipids, which are important components of the cell membrane. They …
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DEFINE CHRONIC THROMBOEMBOLIC PULMONARY HYPERTENSION Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) is the discomfort caused in the pulmonary system as high blood pressure is created in the arteries. This is considered the prime cause of chronic PH that leads to right heart failure and ultimate death. It is caused by clots which are present in the …
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AN INTRODUCTION It is one of the most common hereditary bleeding disorders in which the blood is unable to clot properly. Von Willebrand Factor (VBF) is the protein factor that is required for the blood clotting process. The deficiency of this factor in the blood causes bleeding disorders for a lifetime. It cannot be cured …
WHAT IS ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME? Antiphospholipid is a syndrome that generally affects younger women. It is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system of the affected person mistakenly produces antibodies that attack the tissues of the body. These antibodies in turn cause the formation of clots in the veins as well as in the arteries. …
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PROTHROMBIN GENE MUTATION: AN OVERVIEW Prothrombin Gene Mutation is also known as Factor II Mutation or Prothrombin G20210A. It is an inherited disease that causes the human body to produce more amounts of prothrombin. Prothrombin is a protein that is needed for the formation of a blood clot. The patient who suffers from this condition …
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Long-term anticoagulation therapy is for patients suffering from bleeding disorders or any the major diseases such as- ° Atrial Fibrillation ° Mechanical Cardiac Valve Replacement ° Venous Thromboembolism (Deep vein thrombosis and Pulmonary embolism) ° Thromboembolic events ° Post-Myocardial Infarction ° Systemic Embolic events The most common oral-anticoagulant prescribed to such patients is WARFARIN (COUMADIN). Patients who are on blood-thinning medications are completely under regular monitoring …
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