We take viewers through a short video on DVT and how to avoid them.

Presenting a recording of our webinar featuring Dr Jameel Abdulrehman, Dr Lana Castellucci, Dr Ali Amid and Dr Alfonso Iorio who each present their highlights of the December 2023 ASH meeting. In order of presentation: Dr Lana Castellucci presents summaries of the following: - Development and external validation of a Lymphoma-Specific Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Model - Dynamic modelling for Cancer-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Dr Jameel Abdulrehman presents summaries of the following: • ASH anticoagulation for COVID guidelines • Meta-Analysis of National Level Genotyping Datasets to Determine the risk of Thrombosis in Double Heterozygous carriers of FVL and PT mutation... Dr Ali Amid presents summaries of the following: • Multicenter Study of a Risk Prediction Model for Critically Ill Children at High-Risk for Hospital-Acquired Venous Thromboembolism: Findings from the Children’s Hospital-Acquired Thrombosis (CHAT) Consortium • Once-Weekly Efanesoctocog Alfa Prophylaxis Provided High Sustained Factor VIII Activity Levels, Independent of Blood Group, in Children less than 12 Years of Age with Severe Hemophilia A Dr Alfonso Iorio present a summary of the following: • ASH 2023: Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism: Thrombophilia Testing

Dans cette présentation, la Dre Danièle Marceau et la Dre Carolyne Elbaz reviennent sur le diagnostic, le traitement et la prise en charge de l'hémoglobinurie paroxystique nocturne (HPN). Cette maladie très rare et débilitante de la moelle osseuse affecte le sang et les principaux organes. Il s’agit d’une maladie chronique potentiellement mortelle qui peut avoir des effets dévastateurs sur le patient physiquement, mentalement et émotionnellement. Cette vidéo éducative est conçue pour fournir des informations importantes sur les signes, les symptômes et les manifestations typiques de l'hémoglobinurie paroxystique nocturne (HPN), y compris les critères CATCH avec un accent particulier sur la thrombose en tant que symptôme potentiel.

In this presentation, Dr Chris Patriquin and Dr Monika Oliver review the diagnosis, treatment and management of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH). This very rare and debilitating disease of the bone marrow affects the blood and major organs. It is a chronic, life-threatening illness and can have devastating effects upon a patient physically, mentally and emotionally. This education video is designed to provide important information on paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) signs, symptoms, and typical manifestations, including the CATCH criteria with a particular focus on thrombosis as a potential symptom.

This webinar, hosted by Thrombosis Canada as a service to our healthcare audience, featured a presentation by Hugh Connor, a Senior Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor at RBC Dominion Securities. The session focused on financial strategies and planning, particularly in relation to the end of the tax year. Topics included Small Business Management insurance, philanthropic donations, and other relevant financial considerations. This talk covered financial planning basics, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's current financial situation, retirement planning, and risk management. He discussed net worth and cash flow analysis, asset mix, tax-efficient fund withdrawal in retirement, and the benefits of permanent life insurance, especially for incorporated individuals. Additionally, Hugh provided year-end tax planning tips, such as tax-loss selling and capital gains deferral, and highlighted the benefits of TFSA contributions and individual pension plans. He advised on charitable donations, including donating securities and using life insurance policies. The macroeconomic overview focused on inflation, interest rates, and the likelihood of a recession. Hugh stressed the significance of dividend growth investing, especially in a declining interest rate environment. He concluded by encouraging the audience to consult with their financial advisors to create a personalized financial plan, underlining the importance of understanding one's risk tolerance and overall financial goals.

he CLOT Conversation Hosts (Dr Jameel Abdulrehman and Dr Maha Othman) discuss Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS) and the TILE study with two of the authors of the recently published paper, Tinzaparin Lead-in to Prevent the Post-Thrombotic syndrome study protocol, Dr Jean-Phillippe Galanaud and Dr Ilia Makedonov. In the interview the authors discuss the latest research on PTS and the rationale for the TILE study.

Dr Shannon Bates chairs our program on Women and Thrombosis featuring Dr Maha Othman and D Nadine Shehata. Topics include Hypercoagulability and VTE Risk in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast and Gynecological Cancers (Dr Othman), Superficial Vein Thrombosis in Pregnancy: Undermanaged with Underappreciated Risks (Dr Bates) and Pregnancies in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves: Optimizing Anticoagulation Regimens (Dr Shehata). The overarching learning objectives were: - Describe current evidence of thrombosis risk in common female cancers. - Describe an approach for management and prevention of pregnancy-associated superficial vein thrombosis - Explain the impact of mechanical valves when considering anticoagulation for patients who are pregnant

Four Canadian hematologist share their insights and presentations that highlight some valuable presentations from the 2023 ISTH conference in Montreal. Dr Camille Simard, Dr Miriam Kimpton, Dr Alfonso Iorio and Dr Mark Bellatrutti each present an overview of presentations and answer questions from the audience on a range of topics.

A short video to highlight why healthcare professionals should attend Vascular 2023. Features individuals from all of the host organizations, CCS, CSEM, Diabetes Canada, Diabete Quebec, CanVECTOR, Thrombosis Canada.

Dre Miriam Kimpton discute de VESSO et pourquoi il est important de se souvenir afin que les principaux signes et symptômes d'un caillot sanguin puissent être reconnus rapidement.

Dre Miriam Kimpton Discute de l'œdème des jambes comme un autre signe important de caillots sanguins dans la jambe ou de thrombose veineuse profonde (TVP).

Dre Vicky Tagalakic explique pourquoi la sensibilité du mollet est un symptôme important que les gens doivent connaître en tant que signe d'une TVP potentielle.

Dre Miriam Kimpton explique pourquoi le serrement à la poitrine est un symptôme important à considérer pour les caillots sanguins ainsi que pour d'autres problèmes médicaux comme les crises cardiaques.

Dre Vicky Tagalakis discute de l'essoufflement et pourquoi il est important de le reconnaître comme un signe potentiel d'embolie pulmonaire ou de caillot sanguin dans les poumons

Dre Miriam Kimpton examine les vertiges ou les étourdissements comme un signe de caillots sanguins

Le Dr Vicky Tagalakis parle du développement de VESSO comme moyen d'aider les gens à se souvenir des principaux signes et symptômes de caillots sanguins dans les jambes et les poumons.

Un clip d'introduction rapide pour les vidéos VESSO

Dr Deborah Siegal reviews light-headedness as a sign for blood clots.

Dr Deborah Siegal and Dr Agnes Lee discuss CLOTS and why it is important to remember so that the key signs and symptoms of a blood clot can be recognized quickly.

Dr Agnes Lee Discusses leg swelling as another important sign of blood clots in the leg or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).