Hot Topics in Venous Thrombosis: 2008 Update
Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver, BC., May 9th, 2008

Learning Objectives:

• Thrombophilia: Who to study, what tests to use and how to use both positive and negative results
• Review current"best-practices" peri-operative anticoagulant management
• Discuss indications for peri-operative low molecular weight heparins
• Implement DVT-PE prophylaxis in surgical patients
• Implement DVT-PE prophylaxis in medical and stroke patients

TIGC on ePresence (click on links below to view archived presentations) Dr. Linda Vickers and Dr. Andre Roussin - Welcome & Overview Dr.Cedric Carter - Thrombophilia made simple for Clinicians Dr. Mark Crowther - Managing Temporary Interuptions of Warfarin Therapy Dr. Linda Vickers - Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis - Drugs and Duration Faculty - Round-table Discussion and Clinical Cases