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ForwardThrombophilia Testing: Are we wasting cash and blood?
Management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes evaluation for hypercoagulable states, particularly when VTE occurs in younger patients, is persistent or is linked with family history. Laboratory tests are costly and evidence is limited in terms of better patient outcomes. Evidence based on observational prospective studies suggests that optimal duration of anticoagulation should be based on clinical risks resulting in VTE, such as transient, permanent and idiopathic or unprovoked risks, and less on abnormal thrombophilia values. This course will address patient screening and selection as well as factors for determinng when testing is indicated to assess thrombophilia.
Target Audience
Internists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Cardiologists, Hematologists/Oncologists, Pulmonary/Critical Care Physicians, Interventional Radiologists, General Surgeons, Vascular Surgeons, Physician Assistants and all physicians who treat patients with chest pain, hypertension, atherosclerosis and deep-vein thrombosis.
Learning Objectives
- Critically analyze the clinical interpretations of thrombophilia tests.
- Determine which patient type specific results influence when managing venous thromboembolism.
Steven Fein, M.D.
Hematologist/Oncologist
Baptist, South Miami, Doctors, Homestead, Mariners and West Kendall Baptist Hospitals
Voluntary Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, Florida
Steven Fein, M.D., has indicated that he has consulted for Boeringer Ingelheim, Janssen, BMS and Pfizer. Dr. Fein has also indicated that his discussions will not include mention of investigational or off-label usage.
Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
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Available Credit
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 General certificate of attendance
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