This factor works with calcium and Christmas factor to enable activation of Stuart factor. It is solely activated by thrombin that originates from platelets and endothelium lining of blood vessels. It is intrinsic in pathway. Anti-hemophilic factor A and globulin are its other designations.
Shock (circulatory) Circulatory shock, commonly known as shock, is a life-threatening medical condition of low blood perfusion to tissues resulting in cellular injury and inadequate tissue function.
Shock (economics) In economics, a shock is an unexpected or unpredictable event that affects an economy, either positively or negatively. Technically, it refers to an unpredictable change in exogenous factors â that is, factors unexplained by economics â which may influence endogenous economic variables.