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Hot Topics in Thrombosis

The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is steadily increasing and is projected to affect 2 million adults in the United States by 2050. With several treatment options and patient factors to consider, it can be challenging to tailor VTE treatment. This collection focuses on identifying patients at risk, appropriate use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and strategies for VTE prophylaxis within the hospital setting and for the extended post-discharge period.

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VTE Prophylaxis in Acutely Medically Ill Patients

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Management of Major DOAC-Related Bleeding

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In your hospital practice, what is a barrier to implementing NOAC therapy into the hospital protocol for VTE prevention?
Drug cost
Short duration of hospital stay (< 3 days)
Nonsurgical admission
Lack of clinical staff support (for VTE risk assessment and intervention)

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Strategies to Prevent Hospital-Associated VTE

Review strategies and tools available for appropriate VTE prophylaxis and techniques to manage major bleeding in acutely medically ill patients.

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Steering Committee

Alexander T. Cohen, MD, FRACP

Alexander T. Cohen, MD, FRACP

Steering Committee Chair

Consultant Physician, Department of Haematological Medicine, Guys and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College London, London, United Kingdom

Deborah B. Diercks, MD

Deborah B. Diercks, MD

Professor; Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

David A. Garcia, MD

David A. Garcia, MD

Professor, University of Washington, Seattle Washington

Charles

Charles "Kurt" Mahan, PharmD, PhC

Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy; Cardiac Critical Care Pharmacist, Presbyterian Healthcare Services, University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Alejandro A. Rabinstein, MD

Alejandro A. Rabinstein, MD

Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota

Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH

Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Director of General Cardiology, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, TIMI Study Group, Boston, Massachusetts