This course will be held on October 7-8, 2021.

Information contained in this site is for the postponed 2020 program.
Information for the 2021 program not yet available.

Thrombosis and Thromboembolism 2020

The State of the Art for Prevention, Evaluation, and Treatment

This special course provides a comprehensive review of the most important changes and advances impacting the care of patients who have—or are at risk for—thrombosis and thromboembolism. Updates in diagnosis, treatment and prevention are provided by world-renowned experts and Harvard Medical School’s leading clinical faculty. The curriculum includes:

• New options for testing and diagnosis of thrombotic disorders
• Important developments in epidemiology and pathophysiology
• Best practices for stroke prevention (and prediction) in atrial fibrillation
• Guidance to navigate the nuances of prescribing dual antiplatelet therapy
• When and how to use new oral anticoagulants and interventional devices
• Personalized medicine and lipid biology
• Updated lipid guidelines (and controversies surrounding them)
• Expert advice to incorporate the latest science into your practice

This program has provided practical and timely education about innovations in this field since 1987. First-time and returning attendees consistently report that the knowledge they acquire from this update changes their practice and drives better outcomes for patients.

Participants will learn state-of-the-art approaches to preventing VTE in medically ill patients; how dual anti-platelet therapy can prevent MI, stroke, and leg amputation; improved stroke prediction and prevention; and a better understanding of the link between inflammation and thrombotic illnesses.