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Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
for VTE in Malignancy ... of bleeding. ... lead-in of at least ... #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... interruption for at least ... and procedural bleeding ... with a very low bleeding ... anticoagulation
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC algorithm ... Anticoagulation ... - what is the bleeding ... • <3mo since VTE ... medical and surgical management
Duration of Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
 - Major transient risk factor (eg, major surgery, major
Thromboembolism (VTE ... factor (eg, major surgery ... Unprovoked - At least ... indefinite if bleeding ... Thromboembolism #Management
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... placement (if bridging anticoagulation ... (e.g. breast) ... • Non-cataract ophthalmologic ... polypectomy) #Bleeding
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Treat for 3 months and reassess
 • Isolated distal DVT (without cancer)
Treat for 3 months ... PE - High Bleeding ... therapy - Second VTE ... #management #hematology ... #anticoagulation
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Risk Factors and ... Management during ... Postpartum Period • Breast-feeding ... suggest prophylactic anticoagulation ... Serial TTE and close