What is Thrombosis?

THROMBOSIS
Computed tomography angiography (a) showing an extended superior sagittal sinus thrombosis (arrow) and T1 weighted sagittal magnetic resonance imaging (b) showing thrombosis of the straight sinus (arrow). Report of a recurrent cerebral venous thrombosis in a young athlete: Richard S, Lacour JC, Frotscher B, Enea A, Mione G, Ducrocq X - BMC neurology (2014). Not altered. CC.

Thrombosis is when blood clots block arteries or veins.

Endothelial Injury

Alterations in Normal Blood Flow 

Hypercoagulability 

Fate of the Thrombus