Thrombosis in conversation
Join expert contributors for this podcast series looking at treatment approaches and clinical challenges in venous thromboembolism (VTE), cancer-associated VTE (CAT) and atrial fibrillation (AF). Dr Geoffrey Barnes and guests take on gauging the risk of CAT, and guideline recommendations for VTE and CAT; Professor Gregory Lip and Dr Marco Proietti examine real-world evidence for preventing stroke in people with AF. This podcast is intended for Healthcare Professionals only.
Episodes

Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Dr Barnes and Dr Karlyn Martin discuss how recent data have informed opinions on the safety and efficacy of using direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) in people with obesity and thrombosis. Dr Martin considers DOACs for people who have received bariatric surgery, and if guidelines for DOAC use in patients with comorbid obesity and VTE apply to other groups with thrombosis.

Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Host Dr Geoffrey Barnes and Dr Sara Vazquez review treatment options for stroke prevention in patient groups with AF and discuss overcoming patient and physician barriers to initiating optimal treatment. Dr Barnes observes: “Patients will often bring interesting stories that influence their ability to make a decision.”

Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Dr Geoffrey Barnes and Dr Gregory Piazza examine when ongoing weight-adjusted dosages are necessary in a patient with AF and obesity, best practices for monitoring renal function and medication levels, and specific lifestyle modifications.

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Mitigating the risk of stroke in people with high bleeding risk can be a challenging balancing act. Dr Potpara and Dr Barnes discuss how these risks can be addressed, and how “patients should not be denied effective therapies because of concerns that can be managed in other ways”.

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Dr Tatjana Potpara and Dr Barnes focus on managing stroke risk in older adults with AF, highlighting the clinical challenge of balancing bleeding risk with the benefits of anticoagulants.

Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Dr Jackson and Dr Barnes take a closer look at the hot topic of wearable devices in AF detection – their potential benefits and limitations – and how physicians can best discuss wearables with their patients.

Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Dr Larry Jackson and Dr Barnes consider how best to tackle a patient case study with a focus on optimal management of AF in older patients at high risk of bleeding.

Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Dr Barnes and Dr Frederik Verbrugge take a closer look at the management of stroke risk in people with AF and comorbid conditions.

Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
“There’s no doubt that pharmacological prophylaxis is under used.” Dr Carrier and Dr Barnes discuss the real-world evidence underpinning strategy for the management of CAT.

Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Dr Marc Carrier and Dr Barnes discuss the challenges posed by cancer heterogeneity when managing CAT.