Abstract:Thrombosis, the disruption of blood flow in the circulation by a blood clot (thrombus), can cause serious and life-threatening disease and still forms an important healthcare challenge. Thrombosis resulting from cardiovascular disease, such as myocardial Infarction (MI), stroke, and pulmonary embolism (PE) resulting from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) for instance is a major cause of death. Our extensive knowledge on haemostasis (the process of stopping bleeding at sites of vascular injury), has culminated in the … Show more
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