Chapter 14, Problem 35CA

Summary Introduction

To describe:

The process how blood coagulation may be prevented.

Introduction:

The processes involved in the coagulation of the blood include the dose of an anti-coagulant heparin which prevents the clotting of the blood. The other processes include the release of the prostacyclin from the endothelial cells, which prevents the accumulation and aggregation of the cells in the blood.

The activation of the antithrombin inhibits the thrombin protein, thus inhibiting the process of blood clotting and coagulation. The use of the platelet inhibitor drugs prevents the accumulation of these cells inside the blood vessels.