Josephine Cantu: The Incredible Science Behind Blood Clotting – A Life-Saving Process
Josephine Cantu, Head of Mayo Clinic in Florida, shared a post on LinkedIn:
‘The Incredible Science Behind Blood Clotting: A Life-Saving Process
Every second, our bodies perform extraordinary biological processes to protect us.
When a blood vessel is injured, platelets become activated and work together to form an initial plug. Fibrin then creates a stabilizing network, helping strengthen the clot and control bleeding.
This remarkable process, known as hemostasis, plays a critical role in surgical care, anesthesiology, and patient safety.
Understanding the delicate balance between bleeding and clotting is essential in perioperative medicine.
As medical technology and 3D visualization continue to evolve, complex biological processes are becoming easier to understand, helping bridge the gap between medical science, education, and clinical practice.
The future of medicine is not only about treating patients, but also about understanding the extraordinary science that keeps us alive.”
Proceed to the video attached to the post.
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