HDBC Other Factors : Platelets

Hemostasis is a process to prevent and stop bleeding, meaning to keep blood within a damaged blood vessel .The body's hemostasis system requires careful regulation in order to work properly. If the blood does not clot sufficiently, it may be due to bleeding disorders such as hemophilia or immune thrombocytopenia; this requires careful investigation. Over-active clotting can also cause problems; thrombosis, where blood clots form abnormally, can potentially cause embolisms, where blood clots break off and subsequently become lodged in a vein or artery. Role of some of them is discussed here.