Developing Targeted, DOAC-Based Therapeutic Strategies for Post-acute, Medically Ill Patients: A Case-Based Discussion

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to address the educational needs of cardiologists, hospitalists, interventional cardiologists, internists, primary care physicians (PCPs), clinical pharmacists, hematologists, and other clinicians who are involved or interested in the medical management of patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and/or at risk for VTE.

Program Overview

In the context of a case involving COVID-19, faculty discuss VTE risk assessment using validated risk assessment tools, along with thromboprophylaxis strategies during the inpatient and post-discharge periods.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Design effective, evidence-based thromboprophylaxis plans for medically ill patients at risk for VTE