The goal of ____ is to strengthen the clot plug in the damaged vessel to ensure that it is not dislodged.

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Secondary hemostasis involves the coagulation cascade, which activates a series of clotting factors to ultimately form a stable clot in the damaged vessel. This strengthens the clot plug formed during primary hemostasis to prevent it from being dislodged. Coagulopathy refers to an impaired ability to form clots, which would not help to strengthen the clot plug.

The Goal of ____ Is to Strengthen the Clot Plug