Which of the following statements is true regarding the differences between Arterial and Venous thrombosis?

A Arterial thrombi are rich in erythrocytes, while venous thrombi are rich in platelets
B Venous thrombi are more likely to cause pulmonary embolism than arterial thrombi
C Arterial thrombi are more likely to be caused by atherosclerosis, while venous thrombi are more likely to be caused by blood stasis ✓
D Venous thrombi are more likely to occur in the cerebral circulation than arterial thrombi

Explanation

Arterial thrombi are more likely to be caused by atherosclerosis, while venous thrombi are more likely to be caused by blood stasis. This difference is due to the distinct pathophysiological mechanisms underlying each type of thrombosis.

Source

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium