Haemostasis

• Autores: Steven K. Austin
• Localización: Medicine, ISSN-e 1357-3039, Vol. 45, Nº. 4, 2017, págs. 204-208
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Haemostasis involves an explosive reaction, designed to curtail blood loss, restore vascular integrity, provide a barrier to infection and ultimately preserve life. Haemostatic balance is maintained through four key components – vascular endothelium, platelets, coagulation pathway and fibrinolysis. Any imbalance in this tightly regulated process can result in thrombotic or haemorrhagic conditions with associated morbidity and mortality.