Thrombosis - Causes

Causes

In classical terms, thrombosis is caused by abnormalities in one or more of the following (Virchow's triad):

  • The composition of the blood (hypercoagulability or thrombophilia)
  • Quality of the vessel wall (endothelial cell injury)
  • Nature of the blood flow (stasis, turbulence)

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