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Oct 21, 2025, 01:57

Mohamed Reda: Clotting Factors — The Key Players in Blood Coagulation

Mohamed Reda, Registered Nurse at Canadian Specialist Hospital, shared on LinkedIn:

”Clotting Factors — The Key Players in Blood Coagulation

Blood clotting is a vital process that prevents excessive bleeding when a vessel is injured.

It involves a series of proteins known as clotting factors, each playing a specific role in forming a stable clot.

Mnemonic to Remember:

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Each word represents a clotting factor — from Fibrinogen (I) to Fibrin Stabilizing Factor (XIII).

Highlights:

There are 13 major clotting factors involved in the coagulation cascade.
They work together to convert fibrinogen to fibrin, stabilizing blood clots.
Deficiency or dysfunction of these factors can lead to bleeding disorders like hemophilia.

Understanding these factors is essential for professionals in biomedical science, hematology, and clinical diagnostics.”

Mohamed Reda: Clotting Factors — The Key Players in Blood Coagulation