Thrombosis

Thrombosis

        Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot inside a vessel. The vessel can be any vein or artery. The clot is called a thrombosus. When the blood vessel is damaged, the body uses platelets and fibrin for forming a blood clot. Because the first step in fixing it is preventing the loss of blood. An embolus is formed when the mechanism is causing too much clotting and the clot breaks.

Deep vein thrombosis

       Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot which is formed in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein thrombosis occur in the lower leg or thigh. But they also can occur in other areas of the body. The blood clot in a deep vein can break and then travels through the bloodstream. The poured clot is called embolus. Pulmonary embolism occurs when the clot travels to the lungs and is blocking the blood flow. Pulmonary embolism is a very severe condition.

        It damages the lungs and other orgasm in your body and can even cause death. The pulmonary embolism is more likely to be caused by the blood clots in thigh which are breaking off, then blood clots in the lower leg or other areas of the body. Blood clots can also be formed in vein closer to the skin surface. These blood clots can also break off and can cause pulmonary embolism.

Thrombosis symptoms

        The most common symptoms of thrombosis are:

• increased blood clots in the arteries and veins
• pain at one leg (the calf or medial thigh)
• swelling
• varicose veins

       But of course that each person can experience symptoms differently. Thrombosis symptoms may be alike other blood diseases or medical problems. It is important to always ask the doctor for medical care and diagnosis.

Deep vein thrombosis symptoms

       The blood clots that causes the deep vein thrombosis are small, and can produce no symptoms. Your body can break them down with no longer term effects. The longer clots, although, can partially or completely block the blood flow in your vein and cause symptoms like: swelling at the damaged leg, you can also find it difficult to stand, a change in the color skin, redness, hot and warm skin. If you experience these symptoms or even just one of them you should discuss with your doctor.

Thrombosis pictures

Thrombosis treatment

       The most common treatments for thrombosis used today are: the heparin and the warfarin. Heparin is a strong and fast anticoagulant. It works rapidly, in a few minutes after receiving it you will feel its effect.. the patients who take this kind of treatment, must be monitorised every day by taking some blood tests.

       Bleeding is the most severe side effect of this drug. But there are also other side effects like skin rash, head ache, stomach problems, a cold sensation. Warfarin is administrated by mouth, because it is an anticoagulant pilule.. once you are taking warfarin for the first time your blood will be tested two or three times a week. The most serious side effect this drug is also bleeding. The side effects of warfarin include also hair loss, headache, rash, purple toe syndrome.

Venous thrombosis

       Venous thrombosis affects the large veins at the lower thigh. The clot blocks the blood flow. Then the clot breaks off and travels through the bloodstream, can get blocked in the brain, lungs or other parts of the body, and this leads to serious damage. The risks which may lead to venous thrombosis are: smoking, fractures, giving birth, overweight, recent operations (knee, hip, or female organ), sitting for long time.

Portal vein thrombosis

       Portal vein thrombosis is a form of deep venous thrombosis, which affects the hepatic portal vein, and this may lead to hypertension and abatement in the blood supply to the liver. 25% of the people who suffer of cirrhosis have portal vein thrombosis. Most people have no symptoms.

Cerebral thrombosis

       In the common speaking the word which is used for cerebral thrombosis is the stroke. When a blood clot is formed in one of the arteries of the body that supplies the brain occurs the cerebral thrombosis. A blood clot is usually formed if there has been produced a damage to one or more of the arteries. This usually occurs because of a condition that is called atherosclerosis.

Thrombosis and haemostasis

       Thrombosis is caused by some abnormalities in the blood composition, in the quality of the vessel wall and in the nature of the blood flow. Haemostasis is the stoppage of bleeding and hemorrage. It keeps the blood within the damage blood vessels. It changes the blood from fluid to a solid state. Haemostasis includes three steps:

• Vasoconstriction.
• Temporary blockage of a break by a platelet plug.
• Blood coagulation.

Coronary thrombosis and stent thrombosis

       Coronary thrombosis is a form of thrombosis which affects the coronary circulation. It is considered as a form of ischemic heart disease. Coronary thrombosis can lead to myocardial infarction. Stent thrombosis is a blood clot that is formed on the stent. Stent thrombosis is of two types: early stent thrombosis (0-30 days postimplant) and late stent thrombosis(30 days-1 year).