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Management of patients with a history of GI bleeding who require anticoagulant treatment because of ...

Management of patients with a history of GI bleeding who require anticoagulant treatment because of a high CHA₂DS₂-VASc score

2015-06-05

James Douketis

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Managing bleeding complications of anticoagulants A lecture by Prof. James Douketis, from McMaster University, Canada, delivered at McMaster International Review Course in Internal Medicine in June 2015.
The optimal approach to anticoagulant treatment in patients with a high bleeding risk What is the optimal approach to anticoagulant treatment in patients with a high bleeding risk? How should we estimate the bleeding risk and adjust anticoagulant treatment to the bleeding risk?
Knowledge of antithrombotic treatment in patients undergoing invasive procedures in general medical practice In the setting of general medical practice, what is the necessary extent of knowledge on antithrombotic treatment in patients undergoing invasive procedures?
Differences in risk stratification, prophylaxis, and treatment of thrombosis in patients with cancer vs patients with nonneoplastic diseases Are there any important differences in risk stratification, prophylaxis, and treatment of thrombosis in patients with cancer vs patients with nonneoplastic diseases?

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Management of patients with a history of GI bleeding who require anticoagulant treatment because of a high CHA2DS2-VASc score