New research reveals that fibrin, a key component of blood clots, may be the secret culprit behind the devastating neurological and inflammatory aftermath of the virus, including long COVID. From ...

Pulmonary embolism is a condition caused by a blood clot in the lungs that cuts blood flow to major blood vessels. The primary function of blood clots is to stem blood loss from ruptured blood vessels ...

Scientists have solved the mystery of unusual blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19 -- and identified a promising therapeutic strategy. In a study that reshapes what we know about COVID-19 and ...

The tiny fibres in blood clots can stretch to more than six times their length before breaking— a discovery that could help doctors better understand wound healing and heart disease. The results mean ...

Fibrin degradation products (FDP) are substances that remain in your bloodstream after your body dissolves a blood clot. Your fibrinolytic (clot-busting) system manages and regulates clot dissolving.

Fibrinolysis is the break-down of blood clots, which is a crucial part of wound healing. If fibrinolysis is not properly regulated it can lead to numerous different diseases. A blood clot (Thrombus) ...