The Hematologist

Contributing Editor Dr. Damon Houghton has a conversation with Dr. Karlyn Martin about the updated recommendations from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Scientific and Standardization Committee Subcommittee on Control of Anticoagulation on the use of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with obesity for the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism.

Show Notes

In this podcast, Contributing Editor Dr. Damon Houghton has a conversation with Dr. Karlyn Martin. They discuss a Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis article covered by Dr. Houghton in his most recent Diffusion article titled, “Weighing the Risk and Benefits of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Morbidly Obese Patients: New Data and Guidance.” In the article, Dr. Houghton discusses the updated recommendations from the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Scientific and Standardization Committee Subcommittee on Control of Anticoagulation on the use of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with obesity for the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism. You can access his Diffusion article online at: https://ashpublications.org/thehematologist/article/doi/10.1182/hem.V18.6.2021610/477245/Weighing-the-Risk-and-Benefits-of-Direct-Oral.
Music: “Jellyfish in Space” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

What is The Hematologist?

The Hematologist is the member newsletter of American Society of Hematology (ASH). It is designed for the broad constituency of ASH, all working toward the ultimate goal of conquering blood diseases. The Hematologist updates readers about important developments in the field of hematology and highlights what ASH is doing for its members.