ABSTRACT
It is now generally accepted that the haemostatic system plays
an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic
plaques and their acute complications.1-3 In the acute
situation, plaque rupture is followed by vessel occlusion with
thrombus and subsequent ischaemic damage. The rate of
revascularization is crucial in limiting damage. Clearly, the
haemostatic system plays an important role in this setting.
