Bleeding disorders are also known as hemorrhagic diathesis, defects in hemostasis can lead to bleeding. They are caused either by platelet disorders (primary hemostasis defect), coagulation defects (secondary hemostasis defect), or, a combination of...
Platelets share in all steps of hemostasis. Vitamin K is a necessary cofactor for the enzyme that catalyzes one reaction in the synthesis of “vitamin K-dependent” coagulation factors in the liver. Once a blood...
Hemostasis means the prevention of blood loss or the stoppage of bleeding. When the vessel is ruptured, hemostasis is achieved by several mechanisms. Platelets are necessary for clot retraction to occur. Resting platelets are...
