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

Videos

Khan Academy | Coagulation Cascade

Coagulation cascade (video) | Khan Academy

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]