Which of the following statements is true?
- Arterial thrombi produces ischemia and infarction where as cardiac and venous thrombi cause embolism
- Arterial thrombi to be white and non occlusive (mural) where as venous thrombi are red and occlusive
- Venous thrombi are soft, red and gelatinous where as arterial thrombi are firm and white
- All of the above
Explanation
Arterial thrombosis is when a blood clot blocks an artery.
It's dangerous as it can obstruct or stop the flow of blood to major organs, such as the heart or brain.
If a blood clot narrows one or more of the arteries leading to the heart, muscle pain known as angina can occur.
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ND11-12-2022