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Hemostasis
Chapter Summary Physiologic hemostasis occurs in three interrelated phases: initiation (thrombin formation); amplification (platelet aggregation and activation); and propagation (fibrin formation and clot stabilization). In general, anticoagulation prescribed for secondary thrombotic prophylaxis should not be discontinued for dermatologic surgery procedures.…