The Coagulation Cascade
Last Updated 4/10/2025

CRITICAL TOPIC
The coagulation cascade is the backbone of hematology practice. As a pharmacist, being able to comprehend and recall this pathway will be vital to understanding disease states, describing medication therapies, and navigating medical emergencies. The coagulation cascade is not meant to be something that crammed the night before an exam or topic discussion. Instead, invest some time working through this topic and building a foundation for your future practice.
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Visuals and Diagrams
Identify a diagram of the coagulation cascade steps that you like. Here's a simple diagram that works well for me:
The Revised Coagulation Cascade - LearnHaem | Haematology Made Simple

Auditory Learners
Podcasts can be a great way to absorb information for auditory learners and multitaskers. Here's one I liked:
Episode 21 - The Coagulation Cascade Simplified — TRAUMA ICU ROUNDS [Minutes 00:00-16:10]
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