RT Book, Section A1 Nguyen, Vinh A2 Freeman, Brian S. A2 Berger, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 1102570086 T1 Antiplatelet Drugs T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam YR 2014 FD 2014 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780071821377 LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102570086 RD 2024/04/25 AB The hemostatic system is composed of vascular endothelium, platelets, and the coagulation and fibrinolytic system. An injury to the vessel sets off a chain reaction of events which prevent excessive bleeding but maintains a balance with blood fluidity. An imbalance can cause thrombosis, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, or pulmonary embolus.