What is Platelets Aggregation ?
• They are cells but without nucleus. They are produced in the bone marrow and live for 8 to 12 days. • They block bleeding of blood, repair, replace and regenerate tissues in the body. • Platelet count in normal healthy person is between 150,000 – 450,000 per microlitre of blood. • When the platelets become too low, it causes excessive bleeding. • If the count of platelets are high, it is called platelet aggregation causing clotting of blood. • 1,727 people per year die on average because of Thrombus in U.S. Research Findings on this Topic: Cigarette smoke stimulates formation of a component called Thromboxane A2 in blood.These are molecules in the blood which activate newly produced platelets in the blood and also increase platelet aggregation. It significantly decreases a component found in the blood vessels called the Prostacyclin. Prostacyclin is responsible for stopping aggregation of platelets and keep the platelets count in check. Why Women are at high risks ? • According a stu
