Question 187 · LEK · Venous thromboembolism
Which three of the listed elements constitute the so-called Virchov's triad (factors affecting blood clotting)?
1) slowed-down blood flow;
2) changes in blood composition (e.g., elevated hematocrit);
3) damage to the vessel wall (i.e. endothelium);
4) increase in the blood pressure;
5) increase in serum potassium level.
The correct answer is:
2) changes in blood composition (e.g., elevated hematocrit);
3) damage to the vessel wall (i.e. endothelium);
4) increase in the blood pressure;
5) increase in serum potassium level.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 3,4,5. 64 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php
- C. 2,3,4.
- D. 1,3,5.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
Recall the three classic factors predisposing to thrombosis: the flow, the vessel wall and the blood itself.
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