Why does increased blood flow velocity past a newly formed thrombus increase the risk of embolization?

💡 Explanation

Increased blood flow creates higher shear stress, and this mechanical force can disrupt the weak bonds holding the platelet aggregate together; this dislodges the thrombus leading to embolization because physical forces overcome the adhesive forces rather than biochemical activation or inhibition. Therefore, increased flow raises embolization risk.

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