Zahn infarct
Zahn Infarct
Zahn infarct (pronunciation: /zɑːn ɪnˈfɑːrkt/) is a type of infarct that is characterized by lines of Zahn which are alternating layers of platelets mixed with fibrin, and red blood cells.
Etymology
The term "Zahn infarct" is named after the German pathologist, Rudolf Virchow, who first described the phenomenon. The word "infarct" comes from the Latin "infarctus", which means "stuffed into".
Definition
A Zahn infarct is a type of thrombus or blood clot that forms in the heart or large blood vessels. It is characterized by lines of Zahn, which are layers of platelets and fibrin (a protein involved in blood clotting) that alternate with layers of red blood cells. This type of infarct is typically associated with conditions that cause turbulent blood flow, such as atherosclerosis or endocarditis.
Related Terms
- Infarct: An area of tissue that dies due to lack of blood supply.
- Thrombus: A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel or within the heart.
- Atherosclerosis: A disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries.
- Endocarditis: An infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium).
- Fibrin: A protein involved in the clotting of blood.
- Platelets: Tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding.
- Red blood cells: Cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zahn infarct
- Wikipedia's article - Zahn infarct
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