Outline the key steps in the formation of the primary platelet plug.

Extracted text: Outline the key steps in the formation of the primary platelet plug.


Extracted text: XM is a chronic smoker and a complete blood panel confirmed the presence of polycythemia (an increased red blood cell count). XM was diagnosed with a disorder that leads to small blood clots forming in the microvasculature and an intravenous infusion of unfractionated heparin (UFH) therapy was initiated.