Thrombus in blood vessel. Illustration of a thrombus (abnormal blood clot) in a sectioned blood vessel. The thrombus is formed from platelets, fibrin and endothelial cells. Platelets are part of the blood. When a blood vessel is damaged, the platelets become activated and secrete chemicals that cause the formation of a fibrin mesh. This mesh traps platelets and red and white blood cells, forming a clot that seals the damaged blood vessel. An abnormal blood clot can cause a range of conditions from heart attacks to strokes. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Bavosi, John |
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