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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
'''Coagulation is the process by which [[blood]] clots, turning from liquid to solid'''. It is very important, since if it doesn't work, you get [[bleeding disorders]] and if it works too well you get [[thrombosis]]. | '''Coagulation is the process by which [[blood]] clots, turning from liquid to solid'''. It is very important, since if it doesn't work, you get [[bleeding disorders]] and if it works too well you get [[thrombosis]]. | ||
==Clotting Cascade Made Easy== | |||
Frankly, I don't think its worth putting in the time to memorise each of the 30+ factors and chemicals involved in clotting. | |||
However, there are some key salient points: | |||
Revision as of 10:59, 31 May 2010
Definition
Coagulation is the process by which blood clots, turning from liquid to solid. It is very important, since if it doesn't work, you get bleeding disorders and if it works too well you get thrombosis.
Clotting Cascade Made Easy
Frankly, I don't think its worth putting in the time to memorise each of the 30+ factors and chemicals involved in clotting.
However, there are some key salient points: