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ASHP Educational Initiative August, 2010
CE: UC Davis Update on the Management of Thromboembolic Disorders -- Oct. 11-13, 2010 August, 2010
FDA Approves a New Generic Low Molecular Weight Heparin as Equivalent to - and Interchangeable with - Lovenox July, 2010
Factor V Leiden and/or Prothrombin G20210A mutation: Impact on initial & recurrence of VTE in family members June, 2010
Medication Errors in Cardiovascular & Stroke Patients June, 2010
Study Finds Re-hospitalization for MI Increased Two-fold with PPI and Clopidogrel Use; But Uncertainty About Interaction Continues June, 2010
PHARMALearn - Anticoagulation Training Program from the University of Alberta March, 2010
Plavix & Prilosec Interaction: An FDA Alert & Questions Regarding Clinical Importance March, 2010
High dose folic acid (0.8 mg/d) + vitamin B 12 may increase cancer and cancer deaths March, 2010
NATT Video Series - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Clotting March, 2010
CE Event 4/10/10: NATF Thrombosis Prevention Forum 2010 March, 2010
FDA Approved Pulmonary Prosthetic Valve for Percutaneous Implantation March, 2010
CE May 6-7, 2010 in Salt Lake City, UT: The Western Regional Thrombosis Symposium 2010 March, 2010
VTE & IBD: Study Quantifies Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Flares and Remission of Inflammatory Bowel Disease March, 2010
April 9, 2010 in Boston, MA: Hospital DVT Prophylaxis Strategies March, 2010
Subcutaneous Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Desirudin) Approved for Prevention of DVT in the US; Shown to be Superior to Heparin and Enoxaparin March, 2010
Dabigatran vs. Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation; Reluctant to Rely on RE-LY March, 2010
DVT Awareness Month: March 2010 March, 2010
DVT Webinar for Patients - 1/27/2010 January, 2010
New study and accompanying editorial suggest that warfarin may be indicated in fewer patients, but (as usual) issues remain January, 2010
CE Opportunity March 18-19 in DC: Case-Oriented Symposium on Bleeding and Thrombosis January, 2010
FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decreased Potency October, 2009
Changes in Heparin Units, Three ClotCare Editorial Board Members Comment October, 2009
Low-dose Aspirin therapy - Do the benefits outweigh the risks for people with type 2 diabetes? October, 2009
Video: Current and Emerging Trends in DVT Prophylaxis October, 2009
Warfarin (Coumadin) Video from AHRQ October, 2009
INR Patient Self Testing Video Demo October, 2009
Video - Deadly Blood Clots: The Dangers of Venous Thromboembolism August, 2009
Warfarin (Coumadin) Patient Education Video August, 2009
The North American Thrombosis Summit 2009 - 9/26/09 August, 2009
Scotland: Prevention, investigation and management of venous thromboembolism and antithrombotics: indications and management August, 2009
Review of Dosing & Monitoring LMWH in Patients with Renal Insufficiency & Obesity August, 2009
Expert Presentations on Atherothrombosis and Plaque Rupture, Pulmonary Embolism, & Pregnancy and Thrombophillia August, 2009
National Alliance for Thrombosis & Thrombophilia (NATT) Organizes Stop the Clot Marathon Team August, 2009
Ninth Annual Southwest Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostasis - Oct. 10-11, 2009 August, 2009
FDA Approves Effient (prasugrel) to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in Angioplasty Patients July, 2009
FDA Approves Multaq (dronedarone) to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder July, 2009
Review cautions acceptance of Watchman device for left atrial appendage occlusion to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation July, 2009
Clopidogrel Densensitization without Discontinuation July, 2009
New CE: Effectively Managing Oral Anticoagulation July, 2009
ATryn Available for Patients with Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency, a Rare Blood Clotting Disorder July, 2009
Medicare proposes decision NOT to pay for genetic testing for warfarin (Coumadin) dosing July, 2009
DVT & PE Story: 21 year old college baseball player Dominic Knight survives multiple blood clots in his lungs following a 12-hour bus trip July, 2009
DVT Patient Story: Jackie Davis suffers chronic leg swelling due to surgery-related DVT July, 2009
Blood Clots - DVT & PE Facts Slide Show July, 2009
NATF-Hosted Educational Program and Dinner 7/11/09 June, 2009
NATF Official Statement and Action Plan on Follow-On Biosimiliars: Update and Open Discussion 7/11/09 June, 2009
ASHP Thrombosis-related CE Programs and Webinars June, 2009
CE: Managing Risk & Improving Patient Safety In Clinical Practice June, 2009
Reduction in cardiovascular events with Rosuvastatin correlates with hsCRP levels in healthy patients with normal cholesterol values June, 2009
Statins (a commonly used type of cholesterol lowering medication) reduce the risk of Venous Thrombosis - data from the JUPITER trial June, 2009
Does Warfarin Prevent Catheter-related Thrombosis in Cancer Patients? Yes and No. June, 2009
Atrial Fibrillation Risk Increased by Being Large at Age 20 or Gaining Weight After Age 20 June, 2009
Selected Proton Pump Inhibitors May Reduce the Efficacy of Clopidogrel May, 2009
What is the Real Scoop on Aspirin + Clopidogrel in Atrial Fibrillation? May, 2009
Study Finds No Benefit of Low-dose Vitamin K Administration for High INRs; But Questions Remain May, 2009
Risk of Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, and Deep Vein Thrombosis Increased in Patients with Peripartum Migraines May, 2009
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Strokes and Heart Attacks April, 2009
ATRIA Study: Reduced Renal Function and Proteinuria Are Associated with a Higher Stroke Rate in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation April, 2009
Approximately 25% of Hospitalizations for COPD Exacerbations May Involve Pulmonary Embolism or Thrombosis April, 2009
DVT Awareness & Screening RV Tour Dates & Locations April, 2009
DVT & PE Never Events: Potential Problems Created by Medicare Decision to Make DVT and PE Never Events Following Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery April, 2009
Stop the Clot Forum 5/2/09 in Charlotte, NC April, 2009
FDA advisory panel recommends approval of dronedarone March, 2009
Dronedarone reduces cardiovascular death but not total mortality (ATHENA) March, 2009
Fondaparinux May Cause "Heparin"-Induced Thrombocytopenia March, 2009
Help ClotCare: Complete a 5 minute survey March, 2009
DVT Awareness Month: March, 2009 March, 2009
Prasugrel Approved in Europe February, 2009
Spotlight on Susan C. Fagan, PharmD: Jowdy Professorship & Stroke Drug Research February, 2009
New CE: Blood in Motion 2009 February, 2009
Controversy Surrounds FDA Panel's Unanimous Vote to Approve New Antiplatelet Agent Prasugrel February, 2009
NATF Traveling Fellowship February, 2009
DVT Awareness Benefit Concert Feb. 21, 2009 in Johnstown, PA February, 2009
Stop the Clot ® Forum January, 2009
Help Support ClotCare and/or Suggest Potential Sponsors December, 2008
Clopidogrel Resistance: Effect on Outcomes, Genetic Causes, How to Test for it, & What to do About it December, 2008
Inpatient Anticoagulation Management: Guidebook Available from ASHP December, 2008
Thrombophilia Screening? Leading Authority Questions Value of Thrombophilia Screening December, 2008
Tinzaparin (Innohep) use associated with higher mortality rate in elderly with renal insufficiency December, 2008
Heparin Contamination December, 2008
Warfarin Pharmacogenetics Survey December, 2008
Preventing Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism - AHRQ Guide November, 2008
ProFESS gives new direction for selection of antiplatelet therapies for stroke patients November, 2008
Opening up the Window (more hope for stroke victims) November, 2008
William E. Dager, Pharm.D., FCSHP Honored with 2008 ACCP Clinical Practice Award November, 2008
NATT Stop the Clot Forum - Durham, NC - 11/22/08 November, 2008
LMWH Better than GCS for Preventing VTE in Knee Arthroscopy September, 2008
Oct. 11 - 8th Annual Southwest Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostasis September, 2008
New ClotCare Board of Directors September, 2008
Genetic (VKORC1) sensitivity to warfarin may predict limited effect of daily vitamin K supplementation on the INR September, 2008
DVT & PE due to hip/knee surgery: Medicare to deny reimbursement in interest of patient safety September, 2008
NATT Oct. 2008 Stop-the-Clot Seminars - Minneapolis & Baltimore September, 2008
DVT - PE Call to Action from Acting Surgeon General September, 2008
CMS Website open until Sept 1, 2008 for comments on value of genomic testing for warfarin dosing August, 2008
ClotCare Honored with Humanitarian Award from CHEST Foundation August, 2008
Improve the Safety of Anticoagulation Therapy - NPSG 3E July, 2008
Computer-assisted dosing programs perform well when used by experienced clinicians, but what about less experienced clinicians? July, 2008
HRT Patches May NOT Increase Venous Thromboembolism Risk, but Contraceptive Patches May Increase the Risk MORE Than Oral Contraceptives July, 2008
New CE: SECAPS 2008 - An Evidence-Based Approach to Antithrombotic Therapy July, 2008
Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy, 8th Ed: ACCP Guidelines Available June, 2008
Contaminated Heparin: Source and Mechanism of Recent Fatal Allergic Responses & Screening Test June, 2008
Is it Safe to Send Stable Anticoagulation Clinic Patients Back to Usual Medical Care? No! April, 2008
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Safety Toolkit April, 2008
CE: Update on the Management of Thromboembolic Disorders - 6/22/08 to 6/26/08 April, 2008
CE: North American Thrombosis Forum Travel ling Fellowship - 7/15/08 April, 2008
CE: Thrombosis Summit 2008 - N. American Thrombosis Forum - 9/27/08 April, 2008
Contaminated Heparin - FDA & News Updates April, 2008
Patient Self Testing for Atrial Fibrillation Patients - Medicare Expands Coverage April, 2008
CE: Blood In Motion - Symposium On Medical & Surgical Issues In Coagulation (Pittsburgh) March, 2008
CE: Beginning Preceptorship in the Management of Anticoagulation Therapy and Clinical Thrombosis (Albuquerque) March, 2008
CE: New Mexico Thrombosis Journal Club Dinner (Albuquerque) March, 2008
CE: Advanced Preceptorship in the Management of Anticoagulation Therapy and Clinical Thrombosis (Albuquerque) March, 2008
Pulmonary Embolism – a thorough update by a top expert in the field March, 2008
CE: Venous Thromboembolism – The Clinical Science and the Practice March, 2008
CE: University of Utah Thrombosis Symposium - 4/18/2008 March, 2008
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month 2008 February, 2008
Birth Control Patch & Blood Clot Risk: FDA Approves Update to Label on Birth Control Patch February, 2008
Dietary and Herbal Supplements in Patients on Anticoagulation – Serious Unknowns and an Online Registry to Help February, 2008
Pulmonary Embolism: Diagnosis of PE Reviewed and Updated February, 2008
Carotid Artery Disease: Routine Screening for CAD is NOT Recommended February, 2008
Do "statins" increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke? February, 2008
Extensive review of the role of platelets in various clinical conditions February, 2008
Anticoagulation Safety a Hospital Priority for 2008 January, 2008
Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis: More Questions than Answers January, 2008
Fondaparinux and Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Superior to Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Alone for VTE Prevention After Abdominal Surgery January, 2008
Can we rely upon venous ultrasonography to detect DVT? January, 2008
Could thromboembolism be considered an extra intestinal manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? January, 2008
Heart attack and stroke risks are increased in those with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) January, 2008
Do Pediatric Trauma (and Non-cardiac Surgery) Patients Need Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis? January, 2008
Leading authority challenges the safety and efficacy of carotid artery stents compared to carotid endarterectomy January, 2008
Data find 12 million hospitalized patients at risk of venous thrombosis (VTE) each year in the U.S. January, 2008
3/1/08 - FREE Blood Clots Seminar in Raleigh-Durham, NC January, 2008
Home INR Monitoring - CMS Accepting Public Comments (thru 1/19/2008) Regarding Expanded Coverage January, 2008
Leading authority challenges the safety and efficacy of carotid artery stents compared to carotid endarterectomy November, 2007
VTE in Cancer Patients - New Treatment Guidelines from the American Society of Clinical Oncology November, 2007
Boston Nurses, Your Feedback is Requested: Paid Focus Group on New Anticoagulation Meter October, 2007
Genetics of Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) - Research Study October, 2007
Non-bleeding Complications of Warfarin Therapy – Opposing Views & the Need for a Registry October, 2007
CE Opportunity: 7th Annual Southwest Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostasis September, 2007
Anticoagulation Certificate Program (Northwest and Greensboro Area Health Education Centers & the School of Pharmacy at the University of Chapel Hill) September, 2007
Warfarin more effective and at least as safe as low dose aspirin in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation September, 2007
CE Nov. 1-3, 2007; Albuquerque, NM - Preceptorships in the Management of Anticoagulation Therapy and Clinical Thrombosis September, 2007
CE Dec. 8-11, 2007; The American Society of Hematology 49th Annual Meeting and Exposition September, 2007
Bleeding rates are higher in those over 80 years old when started on warfarin September, 2007
Dietary Supplements & Oral Anticoagulants - A Registry of Interactions August, 2007
Genetic Testing for Warfarin (Coumadin) Dosing? - Not Yet Ready for Prime Time July, 2007
New CE Opportunity: An Evidence-Based Approach to Antithrombotic Therapy July, 2007
What is the association between lipoprotein a [Lp(a)] and venous thrombosis (VTE)? July, 2007
New CE: 5th Annual New Insights Into Coagulation: Cardiovascular Disease July, 2007
FDA Approves Robotic Arm to Help Stroke Patients Recover Use of Arms July, 2007
Blood Clots & Travel: World Health Organization (WHO) Report on Travel and Clotting Risk July, 2007
INR Self Testing: Opportunity to comment on a petition to expand Medicare coverage of self-testing - 6/26/2007 to 7/26/2007 July, 2007
Stroke Guidelines: 2007 Update to guidelines for early management of stroke June, 2007
Diet & Deep Vein Thrombosis - More fish, fruits, & veggies = lower DVT risk? June, 2007
Anticoagulation Guidelines June, 2007
New CE: 6th SIUH Anticoagulation Symposium: Getting to the Core of Anticoagulation In the Big Apple June, 2007
Bivalirudin for Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Discussion on the Results of the ACUITY Trial May, 2007
FDA approves a commercially available form of Protein C for use in managing clotting risk in patients with severe Protein C deficiency May, 2007
Poor adherence as a potential source of poor anticoagulation control April, 2007
Should we shorten treatment of DVT and PE to 3 months? Not yet. April, 2007
Ranibizumab (brand name Lucentis) associated with an increased incidence of stroke April, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs due to Increased Clotting Risk March, 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Petition to Ban 3rd Generation OCs March, 2007
New CE: Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostasis featuring Women's Issues (4/27-4/28) March, 2007
Education & Discussion Seminar on Blood Clots & Blood Clotting Disorders, 5/5/2007, Chicago, IL March, 2007
Should we be treating fewer patients with warfarin (Coumadin)? March, 2007
Should we be treating more patients with warfarin (Coumadin)? March, 2007
Can better INR control be achieved, and if so, how will new anticoagulants compare to warfarin (Coumadin)? March, 2007
PCC Products and Reversing Warfarin March, 2007
The Anticoagulation Forum 9th National Conference on Anticoagulant Therapy March, 2007
New CE: Real World Best Practices for DVT Prophylaxis March, 2007
New CE: Challenges in Dosing Low Molecular Weight Heparin March, 2007
NATF Thrombosis Summit, Sept., 2007, Boston - Register Early March, 2007
Free lecture 3/7 - New Concepts in Vascular Biology: The Role of Annexin 2 February, 2007
Free lecture 3/15 - Thrombophlebitis: The Silent Enemy February, 2007
Free lecture 3/21 - Venous Thromboembolism - An Update February, 2007
Free lecture 3/22 - Venous Thrombosis and Cryptogenic Brain Embolism: Linked at Heart? February, 2007
Free lecture 3/29 - DVT: An Ounce of Prevention - (Words of Wisdom from an internist) February, 2007
Tell a Friend About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) February, 2007
Science Advisory Advocates Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Aspirin and Thienopyridine for one Year for Drug Eluting Stents February, 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Estimates are Substantially Higher than Previously Thought February, 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of Deep-Vein Thrombosis February, 2007
Education Opportunity - Proactive Prophylaxis: Multidisciplinary Prevention of Thrombosis February, 2007
DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) Awareness Month: DVT Awareness by Design February, 2007
Variation in reagent sensitivities confounds use of the aPTT with UFH, DTI, and the combination January, 2007
Telephone Versus In-Office Anticoagulation Management January, 2007
Free Seminar - Blood Clots and Blood Clotting Disorders: Key Issues in Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention January, 2007
The Pulmonary Embolism Support Group - Support for Individuals with DVT or PE January, 2007
d-Dimer Found Useful in Decision to Continue Anticoagulation Following First Idiopathic VTE December, 2006
Aspirin and clopidogrel combination less effective and no safer than warfarin therapy in atrial fibrillation December, 2006
Antiplatelet therapy does not need to be stopped before primary care dental surgical procedures December, 2006
Carotid Endarterectomy still the "gold standard" for revascularization in symptomatic patients December, 2006
Warfarin does not need to be stopped before primary care dental surgical procedures December, 2006
d-Dimer Found Useful in Decision to Continue Anticoagulation Following First Idiopathic VTE December, 2006
Issues of low molecular weight heparin use in hemodialysis patients December, 2006
New CE: Cardiovascular Medicine: Review and Update for the Practitioner November, 2006
Recurrent VTE Registry from ISTH November, 2006
Roche Diagnostics Device Correction November, 2006
DVT Reduced By Systematic, Guideline-Based Prevention Program November, 2006
Deep Vein Thrombosis: Diagnosis and Treatment Reviewed November, 2006
New CE: 6th Annual Southwest Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostasis September, 2006
Free Seminar - Blood Clots: Now What? Key Issues in Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention September, 2006
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and similar medicines (NSAIDs) September, 2006
Anticoagulation Certificate Program from Univ. of Florida September, 2006
CE: Thrombosis and Thromboembolism -- New Strategies for Improved Patient Care September, 2006
Weight-based, fixed-dose, unmonitored subcutaneous UFH administered twice daily found to be equivalent to LMWH for treatment of DVT and PE August, 2006
New CE: Pediatric Hemostasis & Thrombosis Update 2006 August, 2006
New CE: 4th Annual New Insights into Coagulation: Genetics August, 2006
Atrial fibrillation (AF) more than twice as prevalent as thought - and it is increasing! August, 2006
FDA Approves Use of Plavix for STEMI August, 2006
ClotCare Editorial Board Member Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D. Honored with Pinnacle Award August, 2006
Confirmation of the benefit of aspirin plus dipyidamole versus aspirin alone for secondary stroke prevention August, 2006
Update on Treatment and Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism August, 2006
Is it safe to omit additional tests is d-Dimer is negative? August, 2006
Review on Chronic Venous Disease and Post-thrombotic Syndrome August, 2006
Diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management of patients with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (and/or lupus anticoagulant) July, 2006
Clopidogrel plus aspirin possibly harmful in a broad population with cardiovascular disease or with high risk of cardiovascular disease June, 2006
NW Clotbusters - Ride Across America (6/21/06 to 8/8/06) June, 2006
New Stroke Prevention Guidelines from the Stroke Council of the American Heart Association June, 2006
Warfarin - Cranberry Juice Interaction: Expert Finds Data Lacking June, 2006
JCAHO DVT Risk Assessment Measures June, 2006
A highly publicized study that air pressure and low oxygen levels on airplanes do not increase clotting risk may be misleading June, 2006
Thrombophilia Workshop for Providers Hosted by NHF and NATT: 6/24/06 May, 2006
Review of Blood Clots Seminar, 5/13/06 May, 2006
Homocysteine Lowering Therapy in Vascular Disease - No Reduction in Recurrent Events May, 2006
Air travel activates clotting more than immobilization alone, especially in patients with factor V Leiden (fVL) and/or oral contraceptive use April, 2006
New Guidelines to Reduce DVT Risk in Cancer Patients April, 2006
DVT Awareness Month Reviewed April, 2006
March is Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month March, 2006
DVT Awareness Month Activities March, 2006
ClotCare Community Bulletin Board March, 2006
Long-term warfarin may increase osteoporotic fractures in men but not women March, 2006
Free Seminar on Blood Clots, March 4, 2006 in Durham, NC February, 2006
Help Make History at the DVT Coalition Kick-off Event February, 2006
AstraZeneca Decides to Withdraw Exanta February, 2006
Major Bleeding Events Lead to Under Use of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation, but Ischemic Strokes do not Alter Prescribing Practices February, 2006
Daily Low-dose Vitamin K Supplementation Stabilizes INRs February, 2006
VTE Performance Measures Survey: Complete Before Feb. 18, 2006 at 12:01 AM February, 2006
Poor Early Anticoagulation Control Associated with Near 3-fold Increase in DVT Recurrence and Post-thrombotic Syndrome January, 2006
Risk and Benefits of Aspirin in Primary Prevention in Both Men and Women Better Defined January, 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (APA) and Lupus Anticoagulant Management (LAC) November, 2005
Appropriate Use of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Dramatically Increased with Availability of Anticoagulation Management Service October, 2005
Advanced age affects major bleeding and major thromboembolic rates in patients with high target INRs October, 2005
National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT) - A Patient Advocacy Group October, 2005
Aspirin Resistance: Do we have standardized methods for measurement? September, 2005
National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers gets a Home on the Web September, 2005
Anticoagulation Training Programs September, 2005
Antithrombotic Therapy Survey September, 2005
Warfarin and Aspirin Combination in Acute Coronary Syndrome August, 2005
"Mini Strokes" with Maximum Impact August, 2005
Aspirin Discontinuation Perioperatively Increases Cardiovascular Events June, 2005
Largest study yet confirms benefits of clinical pharmacy managed anticoagulation service May, 2005
What is the best loading dose of clopidogrel for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)? Is the answer "CLEAR"? May, 2005
The Role of Clopidogrel in ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Appears "Clear". The dose, however, is "Unclear". May, 2005
More Evidence that Low Molecular Weight Heparin Improves Mortality in Cancer Patients May, 2005
Combination antiplatelet therapy for stroke patients at high risk of recurrence May, 2005
Bextra Pulled from Market & Warnings Added to ALL NSAIDs April, 2005
The Anticoagulation Forum 8th National Conference on Anticoagulation Therapy April, 2005
New Data on Aspirin vs. Warfarin in TIA Patients, but Questions Persist March, 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Therapies March, 2005
What Happened to Ximelagatran? March, 2005
Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation March, 2005
Advanced Preceptorship in the Management of Anticoagulation Therapy and Clinical Thrombosis March, 2005
Spiral CT Angiography for Acute PE: Where Do We Stand? March, 2005
About DVT Awareness Month March, 2005
D-Dimer Testing to Exclude Recurrent DVT January, 2005
Non-steroidal Anti-inflamatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Receive Greater Scrutiny in the Wake of Vioxx Withdrawal January, 2005
National Conference on Interference of Dietary Supplements with Hemostasis December, 2004
New Study Supports INR of 2 to 3 for Elderly Patients with A. Fib. November, 2004
Should Rofecoxib (Vioxx) Have Been Withdrawn Years Ago? November, 2004
Can Protected Carotid Artery Stenting Replace Surgical Endarterectomy? November, 2004
Anticoagulation Education and Reduced Bleeding in the Elderly October, 2004
Is It Safe to Withhold Anticoagulation if Ultrasound is Negative? October, 2004
Pulmonary Hypertension After PE More Common Than Previously Thought October, 2004
FDA Rejects Ximelagatran (brand name Exanta) October, 2004
News on Vioxx and Congressional Hearings October, 2004
Stroke and Heart Attack: A Class Effect of COX 2 Inhibitors? October, 2004
Pulmonary Embolism Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery October, 2004
DVTs Eliminated in Total Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery? October, 2004
Merck Pulls Vioxx Due to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk September, 2004
New Information to Identify Those at Risk for Upper Extremity DVT September, 2004
Study and Editorial Address Three-Fold Greater Recurrence of DVT in Men September, 2004
Exanta not Recommended by FDA Advisory Panel, Causes M.I.s? September, 2004
Unfractionated Heparin May Counteract Aspirin's Effect in Carotid Endarterectomy September, 2004
American College of CHEST Physicians News Release September, 2004
Genetic Variation in Warfarin Metabolism September, 2004
Emerging data in VTE Prevention for the Acutely Ill Medical Patients September, 2004
New Supplement Devoted to Factor Xa Inhibitors (fondaparinux) August, 2004
Excessive Anticoagulation Associated with Increased Mortality and Morbidity August, 2004
Is Warfarin-Induced Bleeding Increasing? August, 2004
Anticoagulation in Special Populations August, 2004
Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis August, 2004
Genetic Predisposition to Arterial Thrombosis in SLE August, 2004
DVT Post-thrombotic Syndrome Reduced by 50% August, 2004
Enoxaparin Found to be Superior to Unfractionated Heparin in Acute Coronary Syndromes August, 2004
Aspirin and Clopidogrel in Stroke/TIA August, 2004
New Supplement Devoted to Unfractionated Heparin August, 2004
Clopidogrel Resistance Associated with Increased Heart Attack Risk July, 2004
Screening for Occult Cancer in Patients with Venous Thromboembolism July, 2004
An Overview of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet Agents, and the Combination in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves May, 2004
Large European Study Shows Benefit of Carotid Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Patients May, 2004
Newer CT Method Found to Improve Accuracy in PE Diagnosis May, 2004
Vioxx (rofecoxib), but not Celebrex (celecoxib), Significantly Increases the Risk of Heart Attack May, 2004
The Use of Low Dose Vitamin K to Stabilize INR Fluctuation During Warfarin Therapy May, 2004
Exercise Recommended Following a Stroke May, 2004
New Anticoagulants to Displace or Reshape Anticoagulation Clinics April, 2004
Leading Authority Reviews Advances in Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis and Treatment April, 2004
New Data on Treatment Duration for Provoked DVT April, 2004
How Long Should Plavix be Used After Coronary Stenting? April, 2004
New Data on TIAs and Stroke Prevention April, 2004
Hot Topic: The Optimal Range of Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves Remains Controversial March, 2004
LMWH Safe and Effective for A.Fib. Reversion? March, 2004
Larger doses of LMWH needed for DVT Prevention in Surgery for Obesity (Bariatric Surgery)? March, 2004
Fondaparinux, LMWH, or UFH for PE? February, 2004
Low Molecular Weight Heparin Preferred for Pulmonary Embolism? February, 2004
Low Molecular Weight Heparin Use Following Prosthetic Valve Surgery Reduces Cost and Length of Stay February, 2004
Failure to use prophylaxis found in more than half of hospitalized patients who develop DVT February, 2004
Ximelagatran (brand name Exanta) is Leading the Coming Revolution in Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation -- Two New Studies January, 2004
Cancer and Thromboembolism

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
IM (Intramuscular) Injections for Warfarin-Treated Patients: What Should We Do? March, 2009
After I have had my hip or knee replaced, will I need to take an antibiotic before having dental work done? January, 2007
Can - or should - the blood clot(s) in my leg(s) be removed surgically? January, 2007
Should I stop my patients warfarin prior to a dental procedure? October, 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
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