An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Coagulation: Overview of Secondary Hemostasis

Secondary Hemostasis – The Common Pathway

  • Activated factor X (Xa), in the presence of factor V (necessary cofactor), ionized calcium, and platelet factor act to convert prothrombin (precursor) to its active form, thrombin, by cleaving the prothrombin molecule.

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