Haemostatic mechanisms in the process of atherotrombosis

Czech version

Authors: T. Kvasnička
Authors‘ workplace: Trombotické centrum, vedoucí lékař doc. MUDr. Tomáš Kvasnička, CSc., Ústav lékařské biochemie a laboratorní diagnostiky 1. lékařské fakulty UK a VFN Praha, přednosta prof. MUDr. Tomáš Zima, DrSc.
Published in: Vnitř Lék 2012; 58(2): 123-128
Category: Reviews

Overview

Hemostasis play an essentials role in protecting of vascular integrity and maintaining normal blood flow, and anatomically and functionally is entwined with the vasculature. The classic concept of atherosclerosis assigns a pivotal role to inflammation in the onset and progression of this disease. Accumulating data suggest an intimate cross-talk between hemostasis and inflammation, underscoring the role of both systems in many complex diseases, including atherothrombosis. An experimental data indicate that platelets and the coagulation system are important determinants of both atherogenesis and atherothrombosis. The hemostatic system is well known for its capacity to exert a multitude of actions on the vasculature. The current concept of a vulnerable plaque suggests that repeated plaque microruptures, followed by subclinical thrombosis, are critical for plaque growth and vulnerability.

Key words:
atherothrombosis – inflammation – hemostatic system – platelets – anticoagulant therapy

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