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.


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Research Research programs Atherosclerosis and thrombosis

Our purpose

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

Goals

See some of the most important goals for this research program.

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Research groups contributing to this research program

Cardiology

Niels van Royen's research group aims to develop new diagnostic and interventional strategies for patients with atherosclerotic disease.

Cardiovascular imaging

Robin Nijveldt's research group explores new imaging techniques and innovative strategies on today’s scientific health challenges, and aims to improve patient outcome in a personalized approach.

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.

Spokesperson

prof. dr. Niels Riksen

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Spokesperson

dr. Saloua El Messaoudi

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