Platelets or thrombocyte cell fragments are characterized as small oval, spherical blood component with no nucleus, formed in the bone marrow and play a role in blood coagulation. The normal quantity of platelets in the blood is about 150-450×109 / L of blood. The lifetime of platelets is 7-10 days. The blood component is degraded … Continue reading “10 Causes of Low Platelets”
Blood is an essential component of the human body composed of cells and plasma. Plasma is the liquid part that constitutes 55 percent of the blood. The solid part is formed by cells – namely, the red blood cells, white blood cells, and the platelets (thrombocyte cell fragments). Red blood cells or RBCs are responsible for carrying oxygen … Continue reading “10 Low Platelet Count Causes (Disease-Induced)”
Introduction Blood coagulation can be triggered by a variety of factors including: • Heart failure• Maternity• Prolonged immobility• Substance abuse• Medication side-effects• Surgery• Inherited coagulation disorders These are just a few of the causes of blood clots. When left unattended, a thrombosis can be life threatening. It can hinder normal blood circulation which can lead … Continue reading “10 Blood Clot Treatment Essentials”
The bone marrow is a spongy tissue found inside bones that plays an important role in human functioning. Bone marrow manufactures blood stem cells that develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and the platelets. The three blood components have a very important job of each own: the red blood cells carry oxygen to … Continue reading “10 Essentials About Bone Marrow Biopsy”
Platelets are discoid blood components without a nucleus, varying between 2-3 microns in diameter. It circulates in the blood for 7-10 days before being disposed by the macrophages. It is formed in the bone marrow by fragmentation of the cytoplasm of mature megakaryocytes. One megakaryocyte produces between 1000 – 3000 platelets. Platelet formation is mediated by thrombopoietin … Continue reading “2 Less Known Roles: Platelets and Blood Clotting”
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that is characterized by the development of blood clots in the thighs, calf, and pelvis. Treatment for deep vein thrombosis is available having the main objective of preventing further clot development and dislodgment. This is important because a loosen blood clot may travel to other organs causing blockage. It … Continue reading “10 Deep Vein Thrombosis Treatment Methods”
Fibrin is a strong insoluble protein produced by the body in response to bleeding. Whenever tissue damage (wound) results in bleeding, a soluble protein found in blood plasma called fibrinogen becomes converted into fibrin molecules by the action of a clotting enzyme called thrombin. The fibrin molecules combine together to form long fibrous chains that … Continue reading “10 Essentials About Fibrin”
