Textbook of Coronary Thrombosis and Thrombolysis (Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine 193)

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Teleologically the hemostatic mechanism is among The of Coronary Thrombosis and the most fundamental yet complex physiologic pro- in essence represents a heartfelt gift of cesses in humans. Early scientists and physicians were knowledge from a dedicated group of scientists and fascinated by the bloods ability to remain in a liquid clinicians who collectively have set out on a mission state only to clot in response to vascular injury. The to minimize the societal impact of"hemostasis in the cellular and noncellular components of normal wrong place. " The book is divided into four distinct hemostasis took centuries to discover and the intrica- sections: Part 1 Scientific Principles lays down the cies of their delicate interactions are still being unrav- supporting foundation; Part 2 Clinical Application eled today. As is so often the case an in-depth of Scientific Principles places the knowledge base in appreciation of physiologic hemostasis representing a a working perspective directly applying science to basic life-sustaining sequence of events paved the patient care; Part 3 New Dimensions provides a way for understanding abnormal hemostasis or glimpse of tomorrow. Steering the field clear of se- pathologic thrombosis. Aristotle Malpighi and proclaimed victory and the dangers of complacency as Osier representing but a few of the founding fathers we move into the 21st century Part 4 Evolution of in the field would undoubtedly be honored to see Thrombocardiology focuses on laboratory standards their observations form the template for lifesaving clinical trials and drugs in development.