Platelets and coagulation factors have diverse roles in many cardiovascular diseases. Basic and clinical research in this field has clearly improved clinical outcomes, such as in patients with atherothrombotic events or atrial fibrillation. The pathways involved in thrombosis and haemostasis also play key roles in vascular inflammation and wound healing. As the science and treatments become more complex, and as better therapies are still needed, it is essential to keep sharing knowledge and to build agreement among both doctors and researchers.
Mission
- Gather experts with different backgrounds to organise and drive scientific work in thrombosis and haemostasis
- Increase knowledge on the pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical data on thrombotic-related coronary events
Aims and Activities
- Improve knowledge of thrombosis and support basic research in haemostasis and thrombosis, to better understand disease mechanisms and help develop new ways to prevent and treat it.
- Support clinical research in haemostasis and thrombosis, with special focus on young and talented researchers.
- Link basic science and clinical research through a translational and personalised approach.
- Produce consensus papers and educational activities to form and support cardiology practice, especially for drugs or treatments that affect haemostasis and vascular biology.
The Working Group on Thrombosis was created in the 1960s, during the early development of the European Society of Cardiology. The Society is made up of National Societies from many affiliated countries and Working Groups. These groups were created, and still serve, as the scientific driving force of the Society, bringing together active cardiovascular researchers from across Europe around shared topics.
The history of the Working Group on Thrombosis, one of the Society’s first Working Groups, reflects strong collaboration between people from many countries and very different backgrounds. Together, they have led scientific work in this field with energy and expertise. At first, activities mainly focused on the annual Congress. In recent years, however, the Working Group has broadened its role through many initiatives, several of which continue well beyond the organisation of scientific sessions at the yearly meeting.
