The steps of coagulation are discussed under the three subsections: Clotting factors & platelets create a plug Platelets recruit additional help The coagulation cascade causes a more permanent solution Clotting Factors & Platelets Create a Plug Platelets (special blood cells) and clotting factors...
Elevations of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar can cause impairment of the large and smaller blood vessels, launching a cascade of complications that reducebrain blood flow. For example, high blood pressure—which affects about 1 in 3 U.S. adults—is known to damage blood vessels tha...