During the menstrual cycle, the lining of the uterus thickens in order to get ready for fertilization. During menstruation, the body sheds off the uterus lining along with some blood contents. The amount of blood and uterus lining being taken out is normally between 4 and 12 teaspoons for every menstrual cycle. The variation of color in … Continue reading “10 Factors Behind Menstrual Period Blood Clots”
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 clotting is a part of hemostasis which is a critical protective mechanism of the body. The activity seals the wounds, stops bleeding, and in the process, initiates the healing course. The mechanism occurs in two phases: Primary and secondary hemostasis. The primary hemostasis serves as a quick plug against the bleeding, minimizing blood loss. The injured … Continue reading “10 Aspects of the Clotting / Coagulation Cascade”
Thrombin plays a central role in the generation of blood clots to stop bleeding. However, a blood clot that forms and remains in a vessel of the body (thrombus) can cause vascular obstruction. The thrombin has the primary function of converting soluble fibrinogen (helps in the formation of blood clot) into insoluble fibrin. It also stimulates platelet activation in … Continue reading “10 Essentials About Direct Thrombin Inhibitors”
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”
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)”
A high platelet count, also known as thrombocytosis, indicates the existence of an increase in the amount of thrombocytes or platelets in the blood. It is a component of the blood that helps with blood clotting in response to injury. An increase in platelet count is not an unusual occurrence in young children. A normal platelet level ranges … Continue reading “10 Causes of High Platelet Count in Children”
