1Blood clot that develops in an inflamed vein (ex. IV site)
Thrombophlebitis
2Blood clot that forms spontaneously in a vein without prior inflammation: attached loosely
Phlebothrombosis
3Irregular, dilated, tortuous areas of superficial vein
Varicose veins
4May develop from weakness in venous walls or valves. Appear as irregular, purplish, bulging structures
Varicose veins
5Name 3 factors for thrombus development
1 stasis of blood
2 endothelial injury
3 increased blood coagulability
6Conditions that can cause slowing or stopping of blood flow
1 immobility
2 constriction by clothes or devices
7Conditions that can increase blood coagulability
1 dehydration
2 cancer
3 pregnancy
4 increased platelet adhesions
8Complication that can be due to thrombus formation
Pulmonary embolism