Rapid Clinical Updates: COVID-19, Coagulopathy Related Thrombotic Complications

Our panel discusses Coagulopathy Related Thrombotic Complications of COVID-19, including definitions and mechanisms including interpretation of d-dimers and when you should investigate for VTE , VTE prophylaxis in the hospital and post-hospital, and treatment of VTE. Information in this webinar is current as of December 14, 2020.

Moderator
Joseph Sweigart, MD, SFHM

Panelists
Margaret Fang, MD
Geoffrey Barnes, MD, MSc
Scott Kaatz, DO, MSc, SFHM
 

 

Learning Objectives

•Understand COVID-related coagulopathy, definitions and mechanisms, including interpretation of d-dimers and when to investigate for VTE.
•Evaluate the best options for assessing COVID-19 associated coagulopathy in hospitalized patients, including D-dimer, fibrinogen, platelets and PT/aPTT.
•Identify the best practices for in the hospital AND post-hospital VTE prophylaxis in patients with COVID-19.

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Non-physician
Course opens: 
12/14/2020
Course expires: 
03/14/2021
Your cost:
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Scott Kaatz, DO, MSc, SFHM
Consultant: Janssen, Pfizer, Portola, Roche, Bristol Myer Squibb
Research funding (to institution): Janssen

 
Margaret Fang, MD
Grant funding: NIA, NHLBI, and PCORI
 
Geoffrey Barnes, MD, MSc
Grants: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, NHLBI, AHRQ
Consulting: Pfizer/Bristol-Myers Squibb, Janssen, Acelis Connected Health

Remaining faculty had no relevant financial or advisory relationships with corporate organizations related to this activity.

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The Society of Hospital Medicine designates this live activity, for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity

The Society of Hospital Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provider continuing medical education for physicians.

SHM is dedicated to promoting the highest quality care for all hospitalized patients. SHM is committed to promoting excellence in the practice of hospital medicine through education, advocacy and research.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Non-physician

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