Mechanism of Action of Heparin
Introduction Heparin is a widely used anticoagulant primarily employed in the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and myocardial infarction. As a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan, heparin exerts its anticoagulant effects by enhancing the activity of antithrombin III (AT III), leading to the inactivation of key coagulation factors. It … Read more