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Physiology, Coagulation Pathways

Raheel Chaudhry  1 , Robert B. Killeen  2 , Hani M. Babiker  3
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Physiology, Coagulation Pathways

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The coagulation pathway is a cascade of events that leads to hemostasis. The intricate pathway allows for rapid healing and prevention of spontaneous bleeding. Two pathways, intrinsic and extrinsic, originate separately but converge at a specific point, leading to fibrin activation. This process aims to stabilize the platelet plug with a fibrin mesh.

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Disclosure: Raheel Chaudhry declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Robert Killeen declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Hani Babiker declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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