Posts Tagged ‘Pathogenesis’

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The Pathogenesis Diagram of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

What you will see below is the schematic illustration of the pathogenesis of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The major components in the pathogenesis of chronic pulmonary arterial hypertension are endothelial dysfunction and vasoconstriction, vascular remodeling and in situ thrombosis – as seen in the illustration above.

Tags: , , , | Category: Internist | Posted at August 27, 2010 with 0 Comments

Leukocytes and the Pathogenesis of Capillary Occlusion in Diabetic Retinopathy

The schematic diagram shows increased leukocyte endothelial cell adhesion and entrapment (leukostasis) in diabetic retinopathy. Find also the role of leukocytes in the pathogenesis of capillary occlusion, and discussion about the potential of leukostasis as a new promising target in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy

Tags: , , | Category: Ophthalmology, Pathophysiology | Posted at January 11, 2010 with 0 Comments