Platelet aggregation is a core step in hemostasis—and when it’s dysregulated, it drives thrombosis. In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will break down platelet physiology in a clear, clinically relevant way so you can understand how platelets form a primary hemostatic plug, how a thrombus develops, and why this process matters in real patient care.
You’ll learn how to:
- How platelet adhesion starts (the role of von Willebrand factor (vWF) and GPIb)
- How platelet activation amplifies the response (ADP and thromboxane A2 / TXA2)
- How platelet aggregation occurs (GPIIb/IIIa binding fibrinogen)
- The key endogenous “brakes” that limit clot growth (nitric oxide and prostacyclin / PGI2)
- How clinicians think about platelet function testing and antiplatelet drugs in practice
The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.
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This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.
