Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

What is Henoch-Schönlein Purpura?

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a disorder that causes the small blood vessels in the skin, joints, intestines, and kidneys to become inflamed and bleed. What is the Pathology of Henoch-Schönlein Purpura? The pathology of Henoch-Schönlein purpura is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Bleeding Disorders

What are Bleeding Disorders?

Bleeding disorders are a group of conditions in which there is a problem with the body’s blood clotting process. Examples of bleeding disorders include:  Henoch-Schönlein purpuraBernard-Soulier syndromeGlanzmann thrombastheniaVon Willebrand disease Hemophilia AHemophilia B aka Christmas disease 
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia

What is Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia?

Heparin induced thrombocytopenia is a hypercoagulable syndrome. What is the Pathology of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia? The pathology of heparin induced thrombocytopenia is: -Etiology: The cause of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is heparin-triggered immune response. -Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to…
Warfarin

What is Warfarin?

Warfarin is an anticoagulant that works by decreasing the clotting ability of blood. What is Warfarin Toxicity? Warfarin toxicity is when warfarin levels are excessively high. What is the Pathology of Warfarin Toxicity? The pathology of warfarin toxicity is: -Etiology:…
Hemostasis

What is Hemostasis?

Hemostasis is the normal response to vascular injury that leads to clot formation and stabilization. Hemostasis involves:  Arteriolar vasoconstrictionPrimary hemostasisSecondary hemostasisClot stabilization Key components of hemostasis include the endothelium, platelets, and the coagulation cascade. What is Arteriolar Vasoconstriction? Arteriolar vasoconstriction…
Shock

What is Shock?

Shock is a critical condition brought on by the sudden drop in blood flow or blood pressure.
Embolism

What is Embolism?

An embolism is a blocked artery caused by a foreign body. The foreign bodies include a blood clot, fat, marrow, or air bubbles.
Thrombosis

What is Thrombosis?

Thrombosis is a blood clot within a vessel. There are two main types of thrombosis: Venous thrombosis: Blood clot blocks a vein. Arterial thrombosis: Blood clot blocks an artery.