Curriculum Block

Objectives

• To describe the process of hemostasis, with emphasis on the coagulation cascade.
• To review common laboratory tests used to assess the coagulation cascade.
• To describe common clinical conditions that result from abnormalities in the coagulation cascade (venous thrombosis).
• To discuss the mechanism of action of anticoagulants used to treat venous thrombosis (heparin, warfarin, direct factor inhibitors).

• Describe the triggers and steps involved in blood clot formation.
• Describe the mechanisms and consequences of coagulation factor deficiencies.
• Describe the physiology and structure of the vascular endothelium.
• Describe the role of the coagulation factors.
• Describe the response of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to venous thrombosis.

Tags

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