This module presented by Dr Agnes Yuen focusses on aspects surrounding venous thromboembolism (VTE). She provides a current insight into the diagnostic criteria for VTE-associated syndromes, the links between VTE and cancer, and management options relating to deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Course Description
Course Details
Expiry Date: 2021-03-31
Professions: Specialist
Faculty
Dr Hiu Lam Agnes Yuen
FRACP FRCPA Haematology Fellow
Clayton, VIC
Accreditation
The National Advanced Haematology Trainee Program is endorsed by the Committee for Joint College Training in Haematology (CJCT), the Australasian Leukaemia & Lymphoma Group (ALLG) and the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (HSANZ). The program is supported by independent educational grants provided by Platinum sponsor Amgen Australia, Gold sponsors Abbvie and Gilead Sciences, and Bronze sponsors Alexion, Roche Australia and Sanofi Genzyme.
Learning Objective(s)
At the end of this module, you will be better able to:
- Describe the diagnostic criteria and options for secondary prophylaxis in antiphospholipid syndrome
- Identify cancer patients at high risk of VTE and describe appropriate anticoagulation protocols
- Describe diagnostic criteria for post thrombotic syndrome and patient selection criteria for lower limb
thrombolysis - Recognise the theory behind decompressive surgery and limitations of current diagnostic criteria for
venous thoracic outlet syndrome - Discuss management options for idiopathic upper extremity deep vein thrombosis