1. Pathology of the
Circulation System

2. AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome Cause – virus
Incubation – 6 years
Transmitted – exchange of body fluids as blood & semen
No cure exists
Antiviral medications
Research vaccine

3. Pathology : Circulation System
Thrombus
Clot
Blood clot attaches to interior wall of vein or artery
Embolus
A moving clot

4. 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

5. Pathology : Circulation System
Polycythemia
Abnormal increase in number of red cells
Makes blood thicker & slower flowing
Septicemia
AKA: blood poisoning
Pathogens in blood

6. Pathology : Circulation System
Sickle cell anemia
Genetic condition
Malformed red cells “sickle”
No cure

7. Pathology : Circulation System
Thrombocytopenia
Decreased platelets
Due to:
Drugs
Radiation
chemo

8. Hemophilia Congenital condition in which blood does not clot normally
Results in excessive bleeding

9. Hemophilia