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Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Branch points: 
Active bleeding?  Active malignancy? Provoked?

- Dr. Joseph Shatzel
@Clotmaster

#Management #VTE #DVT
Venous Thromboembolism ... Treatment Algorithm ... points: Active bleeding ... #Treatment #Hematology ... #Anticoagulation
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
algorithm for the treatment ... of cancer-associated ... ; VTE = venous thromboembolism ... #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
thrombosis in cancer ... DOAC, direct oral ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology
(DOAC interactions) Cancer-treatment specific inducers (↑) and inhibitors (↓)
of cytochrome p450 CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein.

DOACs are substrates
) Cancer-treatment ... thereby leading ... metabolization leading ... Chemotherapy #Oncology #Hematology ... #Interactions #Table
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
Over-anticoagulation ... lead to severe bleeding ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #medications #table ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Treat for 3 months and reassess
 • Isolated distal DVT (without cancer)
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism ... Treatment Algorithm ... PE - High Bleeding ... #management #hematology ... #anticoagulation
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
hemophilia type (e.g ... Classify severity Treatment ... by a hemophilia treatment ... center. ... #hematology
Clotmaster Consensus 2019: Duration of Therapy for Venous Thromboembolic Disease
 • Superficial Venous Thrombosis
 • Upper
Therapy for Venous Thromboembolic ... Thrombophilia • Cancer ... Bloodman #VTE #anticoagulation ... management #DVT #hematology ... #length #treatment
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Avoid Warfarin and DOAC ... Period • Breast-feeding ... Considerations • Thromboembolic ... suggest prophylactic anticoagulation ... management #cardiology #treatment
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... Cataract surgery • Dermatologic ... placement (if bridging anticoagulation ... • Extensive cancer ... Perioperative #Procedures #Table