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Bleeding and Clotting Disorders: Update on Anticoagulation for Family Physicians
Summary
This 60-minute, lecture-based presentation addresses the prevalence of blood diseases and bleeding disorders in a patient population, particularly inherited vs acquired conditions; discusses lifestyle modifications and drug therapy options for controlling bleeding and clotting disorders; and evaluates the risk of clotting issues in pregnant women with particular attention to venous thromboembolism.
Listen to the lecture and follow along with the slides. Submit the post-test for CME credit, free to AAFP members.
Listen to the lecture and follow along with the slides. Submit the post-test for CME credit, free to AAFP members.
Author Information
Todd Thames, MD, is the director of the CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program, San Antonio, Texas. He earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, and a master of science in health care administration and policy from Trinity University, San Antonio. He completed a family medicine residency at the University of California Davis/David Grant USAF Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base.
Deborah Cardell, MD, is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of General Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. She served as the medical director of the anticoagulation clinic for the University Hospital System from 2007 to 2009. Since 2009, she has served as the Chair of the University Hospital System’s anticoagulation safety committee. Dr Cardell earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, and completed a primary care internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco/Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland.
Deborah Cardell, MD, is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of General Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. She served as the medical director of the anticoagulation clinic for the University Hospital System from 2007 to 2009. Since 2009, she has served as the Chair of the University Hospital System’s anticoagulation safety committee. Dr Cardell earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, and completed a primary care internal medicine residency at the University of California, San Francisco/Alameda County Medical Center in Oakland.
Disclosure
It is the policy of the American Academy of Family Physicians that all CME planning committee/faculty/authors/editors/staff disclose their relationships with commercial entities upon nomination/invitation of participation. Disclosure documents are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest and, if identified, they are resolved prior to confirmation of participation. Only those participants who had no conflict of interest or who agreed to an identified resolution process prior to their participation were involved in this CME activity. Dr Thames and Dr Cardell have confirmed that they have no such affiliations or financial interests to disclose.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of CME activities. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
The AAFP uses an anonymous peer review process to evaluate the content of CME activities. This process ensures a clear identification and resolution of any potential conflicts of interest, and guarantees the fairness and balance of the content.
Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent those of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Credit Statement -- This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credit(s).
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Take the Post-Test -- AAFP members only.
Credit Statement -- This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 1.0 Prescribed credit(s).
View the Presentation -- Flash Player 8 is required.
Take the Post-Test -- AAFP members only.
Bleeding and Clotting Disorders: Update on Anticoagulation for Family Physicians
