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 blood's 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.
