Hemostasis: Blood Coagulation, Specialized Topics
Last Updated: July 30, 2026 Introduction to Blood Coagulation The ability of the body to control the flow of blood following vascular injury is paramount to continued survival. The process of blood coagulation (clotting) and then the subsequent dissolution of the...
Diseases and Disorders, Hyperlipoproteinemias
Last Updated: July 13, 2026 Identification of Lp(a) Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] was originally described as a new serum lipoprotein particle by Kare Berg in 1963. Lp(a) is composed of a common LDL nucleus linked to a molecule of apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a); encoded by the...