Secondary Hemostasis

Secondary Hemostasis Pathology Study Guide

Secondary Hemostasis Secondary Hemostasis Pathology Video The whole point of secondary hemostasis is to stabilize the platelet plug. The main end product of the coagulation cascade is thrombin. Secondary hemostasis utilizes the coagulation cascade to stabilize the frail platelet plug.…
THE PATHOLOGY OF HEMOSTASIS

Other Disorders of Hemostasis Pathology Study Guide

Other Disorders of Hemostasis Pathology Video Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia Heparin induced thrombocytopenia is the destruction of platelets that results from heparin therapy. Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune complication due to antibodies directed against complexes containing heparin and a…
Virchow’s Triad

Thrombosis and Embolism Pathology Study Guide

Thrombosis Thrombosis and Embolism Pathology Video Pathologic development of an intravascular blood clot may result in a thrombus. Thrombosis may occur in arteries and/or veins. The deep veins in the leg below the knee are where they are most frequently…
Hemostasis

Hemostasis Pathology Study Guide

Hemostasis Hemostasis Pathology Video The body's natural response to an injury that stops the bleeding and fixes the damage is known as hemostasis. Blood must be able to flow freely through blood vessels in order to reach tissues. Hemostasis, which…
Primary Hemostasis

Primary Hemostasis Pathology Study Guide

Primary Hemostasis Primary Hemostasis Pathology Video Step 1: Transient Vasoconstriction of Damaged Vessel A vascular spasm is activated which leads to vasoconstriction. The vascular spasm is mediated by: Neural reflex Contraction of endothelial cells due to endothelin being released from…