Blood clots, called thrombosis, can form in deep veins and travel to the lungs (PE) causing serious complications. While often symptomless, watch for leg swelling, redness, and sudden shortness of breath. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening risks.
Platelet Disorders
Coagulation (Clotting) Disorders
Coagulation disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing abnormal bleeding or clotting. These can be inherited or acquired later in life due to various factors. Early diagnosis is crucial for proper management.
Platelet Function Disorders
Platelet function disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing excessive bleeding. Inherited or acquired, these conditions can range from mild to severe.
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
tPA is a powerful drug used to dissolve blood clots causing heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary embolisms. While effective, it also carries risks, primarily bleeding.
Thrombosis: An Overview
Blood clots, called thrombosis, can form in deep veins and travel to the lungs (PE) causing serious complications. While often symptomless, watch for leg swelling, redness, and sudden shortness of breath. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening risks.
Platelet Function Disorders
Platelet function disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing excessive bleeding. Inherited or acquired, these conditions can range from mild to severe.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Blood clot in leg vein, triggered by slow flow & damage. Can travel to lungs (PE), causing breathing problems & even death.
Fibrinolysis
The process of fibrinolysis dissolves fibrin clots after wound healing, restoring blood flow and preventing unwanted thrombus formation.
Secondary Hemostasis: Coagulation Cascade
Coagulation cascade creates a fibrin mesh that strengthens and stabilizes the platelet plug into a permanent clot.
Primary Hemostasis: The Platelet Plug
A formation of an quick but unstable plug as a first response to stop bleeding. Our very own platelet patch.
Venous Thrombosis (VTE)
Venous thromboembolism: Unilaterla leg pain with lungs at risk. Master Virchow’s triad (stasis, hypercoagulability, injury), recognize DVT & PE, and advocate for early diagnosis & prevention.
Arterial Thrombosis
Heart attacks, strokes, amputations: All linked to one silent threat. Explore the world of arterial thrombosis and learn how to prevent it.
