Platelets are actually fragments of larger cells that are crucial to the formation of clots. clumping (called aggregation) of platelets is the body's most rapid response to stop bleeding from an injured site. however, in some situations the clumping of platelets is not desirable, such as when a plaque in a coronary artery ruptures. in this situation, the rapid clumping of platelets can cause a clot that then completely blocks the coronary artery and results in a heart attack (myocardial infarction). one of the most effective and widely available drugs to prevent the aggregation of platelets is:

The purpose of this assignment is for you to become familiar with the components of medical charts in order to understand how they are used in providing good health care. download and complete this medical chart template for a patient who has alcohol poisoning. the patient demographics and chief complaint have been provided. invent the details for any components which do not require specific/accurate facts. include all the components of a medical chart. use accurate information for the symptoms the patient would be experiencing. use references; remember to use apa format and cite your information. medical chart: name nick morris age 17 gender m date chief complaint: medical history: habits (tobacco, alcohol): family history: surgical history: medications: allergies : physical exam: discussion questions: how does a medical chart diagnosis and treatment? how might incomplete information on a medical chart cause a misdiagnosis of the problem or condition or delay treatment that could be life-saving? in nick's case, his friends could provide information on what he had been doing prior to his visit to the emergency room. what if nick's friends could not provide complete information? how would this affect his care?