Platelets are the main cellular components of white thrombi, which tend to form in the arterial system. In contrast, red blood cells predominate in red thrombi, which form in veins.
See venous thrombus form and break away.
Expert view: hear about the risks of a 'silent blood clot'
Expert view: the challenge of patient compliance
Advancing toward a new target for anticoagulation
Download imagery of thromboembolic disease