Thrombosis & Hemostasis

Thrombosis & Hemostasis is the study of blood clotting and the regulation of bleeding. Hemostasis is the process that prevents excessive bleeding by forming clots at sites of vascular injury, while thrombosis occurs when clots form abnormally, potentially leading to conditions like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or stroke. Understanding these processes is crucial for diagnosing clotting disorders, managing anticoagulation therapy, and developing treatments to prevent or treat abnormal clot formation.

• Hemostasis is the natural process that stops bleeding by forming blood clots at injury sites.
• Thrombosis occurs when clots form abnormally, which can block blood vessels and cause complications like deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or stroke.
• The study focuses on the balance between clot formation and clot prevention.
• Diagnosis involves coagulation tests, platelet function analysis, and imaging studies.
• Treatments include anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, clot-dissolving therapies, and life>
• Research aims to improve understanding of clotting mechanisms and develop safer, more effective therapies.