Summary listing of the markers and pathways that have been proposed and evaluated in studies that may address the pathophysiology and mechanism of action of thrombus formation and statins. IL-6, interleukin 6; IL-8, interleukin 8; MCP-1, monocyte chemotactic protein 1; CRP, C-reactive protein; PAI-1, plasminogen activator inhibitor-1; TF, tissue factor; Nets, neutrophil extracellular traps; eNOS, endothelial nitric oxide synthase.