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Postings for Healthcare Providers

Postings for Healthcare Providers Date Posted
Should We Stop Using Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke? December 2018
Should We Stop Using Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke? December 2018
A Contrarian’s View on the 2018 Chest Guideline for Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation November 2018
Is it Time to Tailor the Dose of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Cancer? [Or…Why I changed my aspirin dosing schedule] August 2018
Does Warfarin Reduce Cancer Risk by 38% in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation? April 2018
Questioning Approval of the Watchman Device for Atrial Fibrillation. December 2017
How Should We Prevent Blood Clots Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery? Cynthia’s Story and a Limited Discussion of the Literature November 2017
Stroke, A Caregiver's Story November 2017
World Thrombosis Day - Oct. 13, 2017 October 2017
Rivaroxaban or Warfarin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease – Should the COMPASS Study Lead Us Back to the Future? September 2017
Research Company Seeks Patients who Have Had a Leg Blood Clot (deep vein thrombosis or DVT) June 2017
An Update on Testosterone Supplementation and Venous Thrombosis by Charles J. Glueck, M.D. April 2017
Seeking Patients Taking Warfarin (Coumadin) for a Brief Survey March 2017
Looking for Patients in New York City Area for a Nov. 29, 2016 Survey Research Project. November 2016
Heather's Story; When is Pneumonia not Pneumonia November 2015
Calf Flexors For Long Periods of Sitting July 2015
The 15th International Congress on Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Is Coming July 2015
The American Society of Hematology Is Looking for DVT Patients July 2015
New International Survey Reveals Lack of Awareness of Venous Thrombosis and Preventive Measures June 2015
Anticoagulation Forum Boot Camp June 2015
Anticoagulation Forum Boot Camp June 2015
Finally some good news in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke! March 2015
Intracerebral Hemorrhage, INR Reversal, Blood Pressure Control, Anticoagulation Resumption February 2015
A Fib and DVT Patient Information Resources from the Alliance for Aging Research February 2015
Post Thrombotic Syndrome Study February 2015
Changing Data on the Use of Heparin in Patients with a History of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia January 2015
Testosterone Supplements and Blood Clots; an Invitation to Participate in a Research Project December 2014
Help Gather Information on Venous Thrombosis in Athletes? December 2014
Help Gather Information on Venous Thrombosis in Athletes? December 2014
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Day November 2014
Testosterone Supplementation and the Risk of Venous Thrombosis and Osteonecrosis March 2014
Blood in Motion Conference, Fri. May 2, 2014, Pittsburgh, PA March 2014
A Review of the suggested anti-cancer benefits of warfarin, low-molecular weight heparin, and aspirin February 2014
A Summary and Update on Combining Antiplatelet Agents and/or Oral Anticoagulants February 2014
Silver Book: Atrial Fibrillation Fact Sheet August 2013
KwikMed: New Useful Web Link August 2013
Osteonecrosis, DVT/PE, or Central Retinal Vein Thrombosis in Women after Receiving Testosterone August 2013
Stop the Clot Forum, 10/19/2013, Boston, MA August 2013
Anticoagulation Boot Camp, Presented by the Anticoagulation Forum August 2013
Stable Ischemic Heart Disease (SIHD) Guidelines Published June 2013
Overwhelmed by New Information on Pathogenesis (and Potential Treatments) of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome April 2013
New CE: Preventing Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Using Anticoagulation Therapy April 2013
DVT Blood Clots Awareness Video March 2013
3rd Annual Stop the Clot in Austin Texas! 5/19/13 March 2013
Walk to Stop The Clot in Sykesville, MD: 5/4/13 March 2013
2nd Annual 'Stop the Clot' Walk Celebrating Jeff McLean: 4/28/13 March 2013
Acute Stroke Guidelines promote organized systems of care, intravenous fibrinolysis & caution with new anticoagulants and endovascular interventions March 2013
Rivaroxaban (and similar agents) for extended prophylaxis of venous thrombosis in high risk medical patients – equal efficacy but increased bleeding March 2013
7th New Insights into Coagulation: New Anticoagulants in 2013: 5/3/2013 March 2013
Endovascular interventions for acute ischemic stroke no better than intravenous fibrinolysis March 2013
ACF Webinar on 3/21: A Review of the EINSTEIN Trials March 2013
ABWA 4th Annual 5k Walk for Blood Clot Awareness on 3/30/13 March 2013
March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month! March 2013
NATF Benefit Gala to Honor Melanie Bloom: 3/28/13 March 2013
Stop the Clot 5k in Memory of Anna Frutiger: 4/6/13 March 2013
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction January 2013
CME: Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation January 2013
Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Should NOT be used in Mechanical Heart Valve Patients January 2013
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Brochure from Clot Connect January 2013
Aspirin, Apixaban, or Warfarin for Extended Treatment of Venous Thrombosis? January 2013
Alliance for Aging Research Releases Survey of AFib Patients 65+ that Finds Active Participation in Treatment Decisions November 2012
10/24/12 Webinar: Thrombophilia, Thromboembolism and Pregnancy: Incorporating New ACCP 9 Guidelines October 2012
Safety risks outweigh potential benefit of dual anti-platelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention – AGAIN! September 2012
Novel Anticoagulants Should not Replace Warfarin; Head-to-Head Trial Needed September 2012
Assessing Stroke & Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: Expert Consensus July 2012
Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Updated Guideline July 2012
A 19 Year Old Girl with DVT & PE Clots: Suzanne Lambregts Story July 2012
Jennifer Pollan's Story: Miscarriages, Pneumonia & Blood Clots July 2012
My DVT/May-Thurner Syndrome Story for ClotCare.org July 2012
A Totally Healthy Person gets a PE: Pam Knell's Story July 2012
PE Patient Story: Suzanne D'Innocenzo July 2012
AC Forum Webinar: Can we increase the maximum interval of INR monitoring July 2012
May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS) Overview (Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome) July 2012
Opportunity to Host AC Forum Grand Rounds Program July 2012
NATF Traveling Fellowship Program July 2012
The allure of endovascular intervention for stroke prevention fails to de July 2012
Rivaroxaban approved for stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrill February 2012
Thrombosis and Hemostasis Summit of North America February 2012
Exogenous Testosterone + Factor V Leiden = Increased Risk of Thrombosis? February 2012
New Chest Guidelines Available Now February 2012
Apixaban in VTE prevention in knee surgery compared to enoxaparin – Confl December 2011
FDA Approves rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for DVT/PE prevention with knee and hi December 2011
Dronedarone permanent atrial fibrillation study (“PALLAS”) stopped early July 2011
Studies in Pulmonary Hypertension Now Recruiting July 2011
Rivaroxaban vs a Vitamin K antagonist (EINSTEIN-DVT trial) July 2011
A clinical perspective (and CME) on intravenous thrombolytic therapy for June 2011
DVT & PE Support Groups: NATF Works to Establish a National Network June 2011
Venous thrombosis appears to double or triple with use of drospirenone-co June 2011
DVT Treatment Study: The Attract Study April 2011
Warfarin Recall: 10 mg Tablets in Bottles Labeled 3 mg February 2011
Dabigatran (brand name Pradaxa) Special Storage and Stability Issues - Us February 2011
Clopidogrel and PPI use Consensus Report from the ACC Foundation, the ACG December 2010
Vitamin E Increases Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke, Reduces Ischemic Stroke December 2010
CE: VTE Prevention & Treatment: A Practical How To December 2010
Researchers Looking for Genes that may Increase Blood Clot Risk December 2010
Experts warn against the use of dosing protocols for managing warfarin th December 2010
SPIRIT IV: Everolimus (XIENCE V®) drug eluting stent (DES) may be superio November 2010
11th National Conference on Anticoagulant Therapy: Registration Now Open November 2010
Advisories Against the Use of Clopidogrel (Plavix) with Proton Pump Inhib November 2010
SCDs Prevent DVT: Fun & Informative Video November 2010
FDA approves Pradaxa (dabigatran) to prevent stroke in people with atrial October 2010
Warfarin Better than Dabigatran and Vice Versa in Some Patients with Atri October 2010
FDA Recommends Dabigatran Approval: Agree with no ASA, still skeptical on October 2010
Do the blood vessels in our brain "spit out" clots? September 2010
ASHP Educational Initiative August 2010
CE: UC Davis Update on the Management of Thromboembolic Disorders -- Oct. August 2010
FDA Approves a New Generic Low Molecular Weight Heparin as Equivalent to July 2010
Factor V Leiden and/or Prothrombin G20210A mutation: Impact on initial & June 2010
Medication Errors in Cardiovascular & Stroke Patients June 2010
Study Finds Re-hospitalization for MI Increased Two-fold with PPI and Clo June 2010
PHARMALearn - Anticoagulation Training Program from the University of Alb March 2010
Plavix & Prilosec Interaction: An FDA Alert & Questions Regarding Clinica March 2010
High dose folic acid (0.8 mg/d) + vitamin B 12 may increase cancer and ca March 2010
NATT Video Series - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Blood Clotti 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 S March 2010
VTE & IBD: Study Quantifies Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Flares March 2010
April 9, 2010 in Boston, MA: Hospital DVT Prophylaxis Strategies March 2010
Subcutaneous Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Desirudin) Approved for Preventio March 2010
Dabigatran vs. Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation; Reluctant to Rely on RE-L 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 indicat January 2010
CE Opportunity March 18-19 in DC: Case-Oriented Symposium on Bleeding and January 2010
FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decrease 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 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
The North American Thrombosis Summit 2009 - 9/26/09 August 2009
Scotland: Prevention, investigation and management of venous thromboembol August 2009
Review of Dosing & Monitoring LMWH in Patients with Renal Insufficiency & August 2009
Expert Presentations on Atherothrombosis and Plaque Rupture, Pulmonary Em August 2009
National Alliance for Thrombosis & Thrombophilia (NATT) Organizes Stop th August 2009
Ninth Annual Southwest Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostasis - Oct. 10-1 August 2009
Warfarin (Coumadin) Patient Education Video August 2009
FDA Approves Effient (prasugrel) to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in An July 2009
FDA Approves Multaq (dronedarone) to Treat Heart Rhythm Disorder July 2009
Review cautions acceptance of Watchman device for left atrial appendage o 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 R July 2009
Medicare proposes decision NOT to pay for genetic testing for warfarin (C July 2009
DVT & PE Story: 21 year old college baseball player Dominic Knight surviv July 2009
DVT Patient Story: Jackie Davis suffers chronic leg swelling due to surge 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 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 hsCR June 2009
Statins (a commonly used type of cholesterol lowering medication) reduce June 2009
Does Warfarin Prevent Catheter-related Thrombosis in Cancer Patients? Yes June 2009
Atrial Fibrillation Risk Increased by Being Large at Age 20 or Gaining We 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 May 2009
Risk of Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, and Deep Vein Thrombosis Increased in May 2009
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Strokes and Heart Attacks April 2009
ATRIA Study: Reduced Renal Function and Proteinuria Are Associated with a April 2009
Approximately 25% of Hospitalizations for COPD Exacerbations May Involve April 2009
DVT Awareness & Screening RV Tour Dates & Locations April 2009
DVT & PE Never Events: Potential Problems Created by Medicare Decision to 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
IM (Intramuscular) Injections for Warfarin-Treated Patients: What Should 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 Re February 2009
New CE: Blood in Motion 2009 February 2009
Controversy Surrounds FDA Panel's Unanimous Vote to Approve New Antiplate 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 f December 2008
Inpatient Anticoagulation Management: Guidebook Available from ASHP December 2008
Thrombophilia Screening? Leading Authority Questions Value of Thrombophil December 2008
Tinzaparin (Innohep) use associated with higher mortality rate in elderly 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 s November 2008
Opening up the Window (more hope for stroke victims) November 2008
William E. Dager, Pharm.D., FCSHP Honored with 2008 ACCP Clinical Practic 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 da September 2008
DVT & PE due to hip/knee surgery: Medicare to deny reimbursement in inter 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 test 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 c July 2008
HRT Patches May NOT Increase Venous Thromboembolism Risk, but Contracepti July 2008
New CE: SECAPS 2008 - An Evidence-Based Approach to Antithrombotic Therap July 2008
Antithrombotic and Thrombolytic Therapy, 8th Ed: ACCP Guidelines Availabl June 2008
Contaminated Heparin: Source and Mechanism of Recent Fatal Allergic Respo June 2008
Is it Safe to Send Stable Anticoagulation Clinic Patients Back to Usual M April 2008
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Safety Toolkit April 2008
CE: Update on the Management of Thromboembolic Disorders - 6/22/08 to 6/2 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 April 2008
CE: Blood In Motion - Symposium On Medical & Surgical Issues In Coagulati March 2008
CE: Beginning Preceptorship in the Management of Anticoagulation Therapy March 2008
CE: New Mexico Thrombosis Journal Club Dinner (Albuquerque) March 2008
CE: Advanced Preceptorship in the Management of Anticoagulation Therapy a 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 Bi February 2008
Dietary and Herbal Supplements in Patients on Anticoagulation – Serious U 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 Intermitt January 2008
Can we rely upon venous ultrasonography to detect DVT? January 2008
Could thromboembolism be considered an extra intestinal manifestation of January 2008
Heart attack and stroke risks are increased in those with deep vein throm January 2008
Do Pediatric Trauma (and Non-cardiac Surgery) Patients Need Venous Thromb January 2008
Leading authority challenges the safety and efficacy of carotid artery st January 2008
Data find 12 million hospitalized patients at risk of venous thrombosis ( 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) Rega January 2008
Leading authority challenges the safety and efficacy of carotid artery st November 2007
VTE in Cancer Patients - New Treatment Guidelines from the American Socie November 2007
Boston Nurses, Your Feedback is Requested: Paid Focus Group on New Antico October 2007
Genetics of Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) - Research Study October 2007
Non-bleeding Complications of Warfarin Therapy – Opposing Views & the Nee October 2007
CE Opportunity: 7th Annual Southwest Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostas September 2007
Anticoagulation Certificate Program (Northwest and Greensboro Area Health September 2007
Warfarin more effective and at least as safe as low dose aspirin in elder September 2007
CE Nov. 1-3, 2007; Albuquerque, NM - Preceptorships in the Management of September 2007
CE Dec. 8-11, 2007; The American Society of Hematology 49th Annual Meetin September 2007
Bleeding rates are higher in those over 80 years old when started on warf September 2007
Dietary Supplements & Oral Anticoagulants - A Registry of Interactions August 2007
Genetic Testing for Warfarin (Coumadin) Dosing? - Not Yet Ready for Prime 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 thrombos 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 an July 2007
INR Self Testing: Opportunity to comment on a petition to expand Medicare July 2007
Stroke Guidelines: 2007 Update to guidelines for early management of stro June 2007
Diet & Deep Vein Thrombosis - More fish, fruits, & veggies = lower DVT ri June 2007
Anticoagulation Guidelines June 2007
New CE: 6th SIUH Anticoagulation Symposium: Getting to the Core of Antico June 2007
Bivalirudin for Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Discu May 2007
FDA approves a commercially available form of Protein C for use in managi 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 April 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Petition to Ban 3r March 2007
Should 3rd Generation Birth Control Pills be Banned? - Opposition to a Pe March 2007
New CE: Symposium on Thrombosis and Hemostasis featuring Women's Issues ( March 2007
Education & Discussion Seminar on Blood Clots & Blood Clotting Disorders, 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 anticoagulant March 2007
PCC Products and Reversing Warfarin March 2007
The Anticoagulation Forum 9th National Conference on Anticoagulant Therap 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 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: Lin February 2007
Free lecture 3/29 - DVT: An Ounce of Prevention - (Words of Wisdom from a February 2007
Tell a Friend About Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) February 2007
Science Advisory Advocates Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Aspirin and Thi February 2007
Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolus Estimates are Substantially Hi February 2007
New National Performance Measures Issue Mandate to Reduce Incidence of De February 2007
Education Opportunity - Proactive Prophylaxis: Multidisciplinary Preventi 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, DT January 2007
Telephone Versus In-Office Anticoagulation Management January 2007
Free Seminar - Blood Clots and Blood Clotting Disorders: Key Issues in Di January 2007
The Pulmonary Embolism Support Group - Support for Individuals with DVT o January 2007
After I have had my hip or knee replaced, will I need to take an antibiot January 2007
Can - or should - the blood clot(s) in my leg(s) be removed surgically? January 2007
d-Dimer Found Useful in Decision to Continue Anticoagulation Following Fi December 2006
Aspirin and clopidogrel combination less effective and no safer than warf December 2006
Antiplatelet therapy does not need to be stopped before primary care dent December 2006
Carotid Endarterectomy still the "gold standard" for revascularization in December 2006
Warfarin does not need to be stopped before primary care dental surgical December 2006
d-Dimer Found Useful in Decision to Continue Anticoagulation Following Fi 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 September 2006
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and si September 2006
Anticoagulation Certificate Program from Univ. of Florida September 2006
CE: Thrombosis and Thromboembolism -- New Strategies for Improved Patient September 2006
Weight-based, fixed-dose, unmonitored subcutaneous UFH administered twice 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 August 2006
FDA Approves Use of Plavix for STEMI August 2006
ClotCare Editorial Board Member Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D. Honored with Pi August 2006
Confirmation of the benefit of aspirin plus dipyidamole versus aspirin al 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 antiphosp July 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 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 airp June 2006
Clopidogrel plus aspirin possibly harmful in a broad population with card 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 Recur May 2006
Air travel activates clotting more than immobilization alone, especially 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 wom 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 Fibr February 2006
Daily Low-dose Vitamin K Supplementation Stabilizes INRs February 2006
VTE Performance Measures Survey: Complete Before Feb. 18, 2006 at 12:01 A February 2006
Poor Early Anticoagulation Control Associated with Near 3-fold Increase i January 2006
Risk and Benefits of Aspirin in Primary Prevention in Both Men and Women January 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (AP November 2005
Should I stop my patients warfarin prior to a dental procedure? October 2005
Appropriate Use of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation Patients Dramat October 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October 2005
Advanced age affects major bleeding and major thromboembolic rates in pat October 2005
National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia (NATT) - A Patient Adv October 2005
Aspirin Resistance: Do we have standardized methods for measurement? September 2005
National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers gets a Home on 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 anticoag May 2005
What is the best loading dose of clopidogrel for patients undergoing perc May 2005
The Role of Clopidogrel in ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome A May 2005
More Evidence that Low Molecular Weight Heparin Improves Mortality in Can May 2005
Combination antiplatelet therapy for stroke patients at high risk of recu May 2005
Bextra Pulled from Market & Warnings Added to ALL NSAIDs April 2005
The Anticoagulation Forum 8th National Conference on Anticoagulation Ther April 2005
New Data on Aspirin vs. Warfarin in TIA Patients, but Questions Persist March 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Th March 2005
What Happened to Ximelagatran? March 2005
Self-Management of Oral Anticoagulation March 2005
Advanced Preceptorship in the Management of Anticoagulation Therapy and C 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 January 2005
National Conference on Interference of Dietary Supplements with Hemostasi 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 Endarte 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 Morbidi 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
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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 Tr April 2004
New Data on Treatment Duration for Provoked DVT April 2004
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New Data on TIAs and Stroke Prevention April 2004
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LMWH Safe and Effective for A.Fib. Reversion? March 2004
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Low Molecular Weight Heparin Preferred for Pulmonary Embolism? February 2004
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Failure to use prophylaxis found in more than half of hospitalized patien February 2004
Ximelagatran (brand name Exanta) is Leading the Coming Revolution in Stro January 2004
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