Tag Archives: Blood Coagulation

A critical journey from DVT to post-mortem blood coagulation

P. Colm Malone and Paul S. Agutter have written a remarkable book about deep venous thrombosis (DVT) called “The Aetiology of Deep Venous Thrombosis: A Critical, Historical and Epistemological Survey” (2008). The book is remarkable for the following three reasons. … Continue reading

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Cerebral ischemia and impairment of circulation

Cryopreservation of the brain depends on the removal of blood from the brain’s vasculature and its replacement with cryoprotective solutions in order to prevent ice crystal formation (freezing) during cooling (i.e., facilitate vitrification). Ultimately, the success of a good cryoprotectant … Continue reading

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