Nikolas
Created page with "Thrombosis, formation of blood clots where they're not physiologically necessary, is an important component of various common disorders. Thrombi can cause problems locally or they can loosen and travel to other vessels, a process called embolisation. Thrombi can form in veins or arteries. == Etiology == Virchow’s triad described the major risk factors for thrombosis: * Impaired blood flow (stasis) ** Immobilization (bed-ridden people, long flights) ** Varicose veins..."