Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5681278 | Medicine | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Steven K. Austin,