Clot

Usually refers to "Blood Clot" (AKA Thrombus). The final product of coagulation pathway in hemostasis (Platelets and coagulation factors). Normally formed at the site of injury. If exaggerated, it may lead to thrombosis (pathologic). Recall Virchow's Triad which increase risk of thrombosis: 1) Hypercoagulability (e.g. Cancer patients), 2) Abnormal blood flow (e.g.due to stasis), & 3) Endothelial injury (e.g.post trauma).