Introduction Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small, anucleate blood components that play a central role in hemostasis and thrombosis. The platelet count—a measure of the number of platelets per microliter (µL) of blood—is a fundamental hematological parameter used in routine clinical […]
Introduction Platelets are small, anucleate blood cells that play a fundamental role in hemostasis and thrombosis. Their ability to adhere, activate, and aggregate is crucial for the formation of a hemostatic plug at sites of vascular injury. However, excessive or inappropriate platelet […]
Introduction The coagulation system plays a vital role in maintaining hemostasis by preventing excessive bleeding following vascular injury. Prothrombin Time (PT) is one of the most widely used laboratory tests to evaluate the extrinsic and common pathways of the coagulation cascade. First […]
Introduction Platelet aggregation is a fundamental physiological process that plays a vital role in hemostasis, wound healing, and thrombosis. When vascular injury occurs, platelets rapidly adhere to the damaged endothelium, become activated, and clump together to form a platelet plug. This process […]