[Chronic gastritis from the aspect of a thrombohemorrhagic syndrome]

Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
|January 1, 1992
PubMed

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Chronic gastritis involves significant microcirculation and hemostasis changes, linked to a chronic recurrent thrombohemorrhagic syndrome. These alterations contribute to the disease

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Hematology
  • Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Chronic gastritis (CG) is a prevalent gastrointestinal condition.
  • Understanding its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of microcirculatory and hemostatic changes in the pathogenesis of chronic gastritis.
  • To explore the association between these changes and the chronic recurrent thrombohemorrhagic syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Examination of 148 patients diagnosed with chronic gastritis.
  • Assessment of microcirculation and hemostasis parameters.

Main Results:

  • Chronic gastritis is associated with significant alterations in microcirculation and hemostasis.
  • These changes are part of a chronic recurrent thrombohemorrhagic syndrome.
  • Manifestations are more pronounced during disease exacerbation, erosive gastritis, diffuse atrophy, secretory insufficiency, and in long-standing disease (>10 years).

Conclusions:

  • Microcirculatory and hemostatic disorders are integral to the pathogenesis of chronic gastritis.
  • These disorders contribute to the development of morphofunctional changes in the gastric mucosa.

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