An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Coagulation: Introduction to Primary Hemostasis

Primary Hemostasis – The Vascular System

Overview of Vascular System Involvement in Primary Hemostasis:


  1. Vasoconstriction

  2. Reroute blood flow

  3. Platelet aggregation

  4. Contact activation of coagulation system (start of secondary hemostasis at this point)

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