virchows triad and pathology of thrombosis
listen audio Welcome Never stop listening : Your browser does not support the audio element. More awesome content here... Virchow's triad is a concept that describes the three major factors contributing to the formation of blood clots (thrombosis) within blood vessels. The triad was proposed by the German physician Rudolf Virchow in the 19th century and remains a fundamental principle in understanding the pathogenesis of thrombotic disorders. The three components of Virchow's triad are: 1. **Stasis (Altered Blood Flow):** - Stasis refers to the slowing or stagnation of blood flow within the blood vessels. - When blood flow is sluggish or disrupted, it can lead to the accumulation of platelets and other clotting factors at the site of injury or inflammation. - Stasis can be caused by various factors, including immobility, venous insufficiency, atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm)