Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
Treatment algorithm ... DOAC, direct oral ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management #Hematology
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
stratification algorithm ... for the treatment ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management #Hematology
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Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Branch points: 
Active bleeding?  Active malignancy? Provoked?

- Dr. Joseph Shatzel
@Clotmaster

#Management #VTE #DVT
Algorithm Branch ... points: Active bleeding ... #Management #VTE ... #DVT #Algorithm ... #Hematology #Anticoagulation
(DOAC interactions) Cancer-treatment specific inducers (↑) and inhibitors (↓)
of cytochrome p450 CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein.

DOACs are substrates
(DOAC interactions ... ) Cancer-treatment ... thereby leading ... metabolization leading ... Chemotherapy #Oncology #Hematology
Longterm Venous Thromboembolism Treatment Algorithm
Treat for 3 months and reassess
 • Isolated distal DVT (without cancer)
Thromboembolism Treatment ... Algorithm Treat ... PE - High Bleeding ... therapy - Second VTE ... #hematology #anticoagulation
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... and Management Summary ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... (if feasible): TTE ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Pathophysiology: Triggering factor (infection,...)→Activation of CD8 T cells (IFN-y) → Excessive activation of macrophages
B-LNH), solid cancers ... Unknown cause Treatment ... inhibitors under evaluation ... diagnosis #management #treatment ... #summary #rheumatology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... Avoid Warfarin and DOAC ... Serial TTE and close ... diagnosis #management #cardiology ... #treatment