Pathology of the Circulation System
AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Cause – virus Incubation – 6 years Transmitted – exchange of body fluids as blood & semen No cure exists Antiviral medications Research vaccine
Pathology : Circulation System Thrombus Clot Blood clot attaches to interior wall of vein or artery Embolus A moving clot
Pathology : Circulation System Leukemia Malignancy characterized by a progressive increase of abnormal leukocytes Anemia Disorder characterized by lower than normal levels of red blood cells in the blood Most common Fatigue, shortness of breath, pallor, rapid heart rate
Pathology : Circulation System Polycythemia Abnormal increase in number of red cells Makes blood thicker & slower flowing Septicemia AKA: blood poisoning Pathogens in blood
Pathology : Circulation System Sickle cell anemia Genetic condition Malformed red cells “sickle” No cure
Pathology : Circulation System Thrombocytopenia Decreased platelets Due to: Drugs Radiation chemo
Hemophilia Congenital condition in which blood does not clot normally Results in excessive bleeding
Hemophilia