Journal article
Genetics of Coagulation: What the Cardiologist Needs to Know
Abstract
Hemostasis maintains the blood in a fluid state under physiological conditions, yet enables rapid clot formation at sites of vascular injury to prevent excessive bleeding. Disruption of hemostasis can lead to thrombosis, which can occur in arteries, veins, or in the chambers of the heart. Factors contributing to thrombosis in these sites include endothelial injury, reduced blood flow, and hypercoagulability of the blood. Vessel wall injury and …
Authors
Anderson JA; Lim W; Weitz JI
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 29, No. 1, pp. 75–88
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2013
DOI
10.1016/j.cjca.2012.10.024
ISSN
0828-282X