Atherosclerosis & thrombosis

Research Research programs Atherosclerosis & thrombosis

Our purpose

We aim to improve personalized risk prediction, prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of atherosclerotic and thrombotic cardiovascular diseases.

Goals

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Goals

To elucidate the pathophysiology of atherosclerotic and thrombotic CVD.
To improve individualized primary and secondary prevention strategies for atherosclerotic and thrombotic CVD.
To improve effective and personalized diagnosis of atherosclerotic CVD and risk factors for CVD.
To improve and individualize treatment options for patients with atherosclerotic and thrombotic disease.

Research groups contributing to this research program

Cardiovascular physiology

Dick Thijssen's research group uses innovative ultrasound-based technology to examine the role of hemodynamic forces to improve the understanding of the working mechanisms of the heart and blood vessels.

Exercise physiology

Thijs Eijsvogels's research group focuses on the cardiovascular health benefits and potential deleterious effects of exercise across the whole physical activity spectrum: from patients with a sedentary lifestyle to lifelong athletes.

Medical ultrasound techniques

Chris de Korte's research group focuses on functional imaging using ultrasound for medical applications.

Spokesperson

prof. dr. Niels Riksen

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Spokesperson

dr. Saloua El Messaoudi

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