In which of the following situations is a thrombus likely to contain the least admixed blood clot
A. saccular aneurysms
B. phlebothrombosis
C. thrombophlebitis
D. rheumatic vegetations
E. coralline thrombi
aanya.bansal Answered question August 19, 2024
The correct answer is E. coralline thrombi.
Coralline thrombi are a type of thrombus that forms in the heart, typically in the left atrium, and are composed of a dense, laminated clot with little to no admixed blood. They are often seen in association with atrial fibrillation.
In contrast, the other options are more likely to have admixed blood clots:
aanya.bansal Answered question August 19, 2024