The Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis is a long-awaited resource for contemporary cardiologists hematologists and clinician-scientists actively involved in treatment decisions and clinical investigation of thrombotic disorders involving the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. Its principal focus centers on the pathobiology of thrombosis and the use of anticoagulants platelet antagonists and thrombolytic agents in scientific investigation and patient care. The journal publishes original work that interlinks basic scienctific principles with clinical investigation thus creating a unique forum for interdisciplinary dialogue. Published works will advocate the development of solid platforms for planned clinical research and precise clinically-applicable benchwork. The Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis 's comprehensive and interdisciplinary design will expand the reader's knowledge base and provide important insights for the most rapidly growing field in medicine. The journal seeks original manuscripts devoted to laboratory investigation and clinical studies. State-of-the-art reviews and editorials will be summoned by invitation. The journal will closely follow new trends on the cutting edge of the field and highlight drugs in the early stages of development which may warrant testing in the clinical arena. Updates of major national and international clinical trials will also be provided as will a forum of guidelines for interpreting the results of these trials from a patient care perspective. The Journal will publish an ongoing educational series of topics applicable to clinician scientists that will include such topics as: 'Seminars in Thrombosis Thromboysis and Vascular Biology' and a 6-part series on 'Hematology for the Cardiologist'. Manuscripts submitted must not be under consideration by an other journal and should not have been published elsewhere in similar form. All articles will be refereed by two qualified referees. All clinical trials being considered for publication will also be reviewed by a statistician. A response will be provided within four weeks of receipt.