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Pathology Glossary: Giant Cell Arteritis

***Giant Cell Arteritis*** aka, temporal arteritis or Horton disease. * It is a granulomatous disease. * It specifically affects the aorta and its large branches, especially the [external carotid arteries](/term/gross-anatomy/arteries-head-neck). –

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Pathology Glossary: Deep Vein Thrombosis

> **Deep Vein Thrombosis** * Leading cause of Pulmonary embolism. ***Virchow Triad*** – Three factors that predispose an individual to deep vein thrombosis; each of the three elements of the Virchow Triad contribute to the formation of clots i

Deep Vein Thrombosis key cause of Pulmonary Embolism - check out this flashcard from our Pathology course!