Blood Clot
When bleeding from a wound suddenly occurs, the platelets gather at the wound and
attempt to block the blood flow. The mineral calcium, vitamin K, and a protein called
fibrinogen help the platelets form a blood clot. Blood
clots in critical areas could be serious. That's why Life Alert can give you peace of mind and get you the help
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A blood clot begins to form
when the blood is exposed to air. The platelets sense the presence of air and begin
to break apart. They react with the fibrinogen to begin forming fibrin, which resembles
tiny threads.