hypercoagulable
Excessive Clotting Tendency
Plain-language definition
A state in which the blood clots more easily than normal. Hypercoagulable disorders increase risk of retinal vein and artery occlusions.
Where this term comes up
“Hypercoagulable states”
Condition · Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion (BRAO)
“Hypercoagulable states”
Condition · Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- amaurosis fugax
Sudden Brief Vision Loss in One Eye
- CRAO
Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- fibrillation
Irregular Heart Rhythm
- ischemia
Reduced Blood Supply
- plaque
Vessel Wall Deposit
- anticoagulation
Blood-Thinning Treatment
A note on medical context
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