👉 A hemostat is a type of blood clotting factor produced by the liver that helps to prevent blood clots from forming in the body. Hemostats are typically found in the liver, and they play an important role in preventing excessive bleeding and ensuring that damaged blood vessels do not rupture or become blocked. Hemostats can be divided into two main types: thromboplastin (also known as fibrinogen) and plasminogen activator (PLA). Throm