Biochemical test- Coagulase test principle Requirement- 1 in 10 citrated plasma (citrated to present auto-coagulation in absence of coagulase enzyme) Principle Coagulase is an enzyme produced by S. aureus that converts (soluble)...

Cardiac Pharmacology [Part 2] Anti-thrombotics & Anti-coagulants

Indirect Fibrinolysis: The Protein C Pathway

This video discusses the formation of blood clots and the potential dangers they pose. It explains the components of a blood clot and how they form, both in a beneficial way to stop bleeding and in a harmful way that can lead to...

Hemostasis is the process by which we stop bleeding. In this video, we’re going to get into the three mechanisms involved in the process of hemostasis - vascular spasm, platelet plug formation, and coagulation.

The circulatory system, like every other system in the body, is very important. And when there are problems with your cardiovascular system, your doctor may prescribe various medications to help. Let's take a look at five kinds of...

In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of drugs affecting some aspect of the clotting cascade including factor Xa, thrombin, and plasmin.

A research team at MIT developed a novel nanoparticle that detects blood clots before they cause stroke or other adverse cardiac events. This non-invasive clot detection assay presents an fast and affordable method to screen for blood...