Thrombosis causes
Thrombosis is the formation of blood clots in unwanted areas of the circulatory system. In this video Professor Jon Gibbins explains how the positive feedback pathways of haemostasis reacting to ruptured atherosclerotic lesions can cause more harm than good.
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Share your thoughts on the fine balance between promoting a clot when you are injured and preventing a clot forming when the vessel is uninjured.
Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease
Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease
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