Master the nuances of the hypercoagulable work-up! Our expert discussant, Dr. Jean Connors, leads us through when to send testing for thrombophilia and how to interpret the results.
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Show Segments
Intro
Case from Kashlak: DVT after a trip to Singapore
History-taking in a patient with a venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Risk factors for VTE
Who to test for thrombophilia, and how this testing influences management
Thrombophilia panel: what to order
When to send thrombophilia testing
Case from Kashlak: potential obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome
Antiphospholipid syndrome: diagnosis
Antiphospholipid syndrome: management
Outro
Credits
Producers and Writers: Malini Gandhi and Nora Taranto MD
Show Notes, Infographics, and Cover Art: Malini Gandhi
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Leah Witt MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Dr. Jean Connors MD
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