The process of hemostasis is made up of different mechanisms, all with the same objective; to prevent excessive blood loss and promote healing, maintaining an equilibrium. A brief overview on the mechanism of hemostasis in response to disturbance in the vascular endothelium: When the endothelium is ‘provoked,’ it reacts by activating a series of reactions … Continue reading “10 Significant Clotting Factors”
It is important to first discuss the difference between dengue fever and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Although both diseases which are caused by the dengue virus exhibit the same initial symptoms, Dengue Fever is a less threatening condition as compared to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. The latter is a rather more severe condition that may lead to … Continue reading “10 Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Essentials”
The three primary components that constitute the blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. The platelets (or thrombocytes) play an integral part in our body system, specifically in blood clotting and the coagulation process. The platelets, having a very important function in our blood regulatory system, are the smallest of the three. … Continue reading “10 Common High Platelet Count Symptoms”
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”
Platelets are small, colorless disc-shaped blood component that originates from the fragmentation of megakaryocytes. A normal platelet count is between 150,000 to 450,000 per 1 mcL of blood. To clearly understand what does low platelets mean, it signifies an amount of less than 150,000 platelets per microliter of circulating blood. A patient with levels of … Continue reading “10 Drugs Used In Cases of Low Platelets”
Under normal circumstances, bleeding after an injury stops after some time due to the clotting process called coagulation. The clotting process is interplay of various proteins in the blood called clotting factors (i.e. coagulation factors). And when clotting fails, serious consequences follow. Coagulopathy Definition Coagulopathy is a condition in which the blood’s ability to clot … Continue reading “10 Essentials About Coagulopathy”
Platelets are one of the tiniest components in the blood stream that protect the body against excessive loss of blood during injury. The platelets literally look like plates in their non-active state. In the presence of wound or injury, the blood component migrate to the site, bind the damaged blood vessels, and forms a blood clot. In … Continue reading “10 Foods That Increase Low Platelet Count”
