4. Coronary Thrombosis - Low Power
Cross section of the coronary artery shows marked concentric
thickening of the intima due to intimal damage and subsequent
deposition of fibrous tissue. On one side, a fresh thrombus is
attached to the damaged endothelium. What is the thrombus made of? In
some parts of the thrombus there is formation of new capillary
channels. This process, called recanalization, can restore blood
flow. Note that the media is thinned secondary to the compression by
the thickened intima. What are the causes of arterial thrombosis?
venous thrombosis?
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