To give an update in the field of haemostasis scientists and
clinicians fromoverseas and European countries met to dis-
cuss the new trends in pathophysiology and clinical impli-
cations. This book is devoted to the interactions of endo-
thelial functions, tissue factors, coagulation inhibitors
and haemostasis as well as detection and prophylaxis of
thromboembolism. Data are presented of significant new re-
search work on molecular and clinical approaches to diseases
in haemostasis.