Haemostasis is a natural response of the body to stop bleeding and loss of blood. Coagulation or blood clotting, often referred to as secondary haemostasis, is the final step in the process of haemostasis. It causes the blood to form solid masses (clots). When a blood vessel is damaged it constricts to allow less blood to be lost. Platelets adhere to the walls of the damaged blood vessel to form a platelet plug which temporarily seals the break in the vessel. At the same time clotting factors are released due to trigger by the injured blood vessel and the platelets. They activate a complex series of events to form a clot which consists of a fibrin mesh around the platelet plug. The clot reinforces the platelet plug. Problems with coagulation can result in haemorrhage (bleeding) or thrombosis (obstructive clotting). In haemophilia there is impaired blood clotting due to lower or impaired clotting factors.
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All you need to know about reading your blood clotting tests report.
Though vitamin K deficiency is not seen in too many people, it can have serious implications if you ignore it.
World Hemophilia Day 2014: Dealing with hemophilia in children
World Haemophilia Day 2012: Are you aware about the disease?
4 signs you have vitamin K deficiency
