Blood coagulation is the process by which blood forms clots to prevent excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. It involves a series of steps where platelets and proteins, known as clotting factors, work together to create a stable clot. First, platelets gather at the injury site, forming a temporary plug.
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Blood Coagulation PPT: Meaning, Importance, Process
Then, a cascade of chemical reactions activates clotting factors, turning fibrinogen (a soluble protein) into fibrin, which weaves through the platelet plug, strengthening it. Once the wound heals, the clot is dissolved. Coagulation is crucial for stopping blood loss and protecting the body from excessive bleeding or infection.
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Table of Content for Blood Coagulation PPT
- What is blood coagulation?
- How it works
- When it’s important
- When it can go wrong
- How to prevent blood clotting disorders
- How to test for blood clotting
- Process of blood coagulation
- What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
- Conclusion
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