Summary NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide.
NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide/NUR 315 - Patho Exam 3 Study Guide. Respiratory Pulmonary Vascular Disease Pulmonary Embolism Occlusion of a portion of the pulmonary vascular bed by an embolus #1 CAUSE = DVT More common in lower extremities vs. upper extremities or the heart d/t A. fib Risk factors o Virchow’s triad – DVT formation = #1 CAUSE Hypercoagulability – pts. with factor deficiencies, cancer, or on estrogen = more coagulable Venous stasis – caused by immobility Venous endothelial injury – caused by trauma/surgery/child birth/M.I. CT ANGIO = HALLMARK TEST – use contrast to scan pt. to see where clot is located
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nur 315 patho exam 3 study guide