CLOT Conversations
Unlock the latest breakthroughs in thrombosis diagnosis and management with CLOT Conversations - the must-listen podcast for healthcare professionals. Join hosts Dr Jameel Abdulrehman, a Hematologist with specialization in Thrombosis and Hemostasis at the University Health Network in Toronto, and David Airdrie, the Executive Director of Thrombosis Canada, as they delve into new research and explore the evolving field of thrombosis in 15 to 30 minute easily digestible episodes. Learn from the experts and stay ahead of the curve with Thrombosis Canada, the organization dedicated to promoting excellent patient care and improved outcomes for patients with thrombosis. Access our vast resources, tools, and programs at https://thrombosiscanada.ca and stay informed with CLOT Conversations - your go-to source for all things thrombosis.
Episodes
In this episode of CLOT Conversations, we discuss the newly developed Orthopedic Surgery VTE Thromboprophylaxis Guideline Summary. Dr. Marc Carrier, a hematologist and key author, highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing venous thromboembolism (VTE) risks, particularly in orthopedic surgery. The conversation covers preoperative risk assessments, options for pharmacological and mechanical thromb...
In this episode of CLOT Conversations, experts discuss recent research on cancer-associated thrombosis and the predictors of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) and anticoagulant-related bleeding. Dr. Faizan Khan, a leading researcher in the field, explains the results of their study that aimed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the prognostic factors associated with these risks. Hear what he says about the ...
Did you know that nearly 1 in 10 cancer patients worldwide may develop a potentially deadly blood clot? In this episode, we speak with researcher Jordan Harry, lead author of a landmark systematic review just published in Cancer Epidemiology, that uncovers which solid tumors carry the highest risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and where in the world patients are most vulnerable.
Jordan walks us through surprising ins...
In this episode we speak with the three competitors from the INVENT Dragons' Den competition 2025. Hear from the researchers about their research plans that they presented in the hopes of being awarded $40,000 in funding. The researchers were: Dr Francis Couturaud (ETHER Study), Dr Leslie Skeith (PARTUM Study) and Dr Emma Leitinger (BUTTERFLY Study).
Participating INVENT network members include CanVECTOR (Canada),...
In this episode of Clot Conversations, Dr. Lana Castellucci, University of Ottawa, discusses the COBRA study, which compares the bleeding risks of rivaroxaban and apixaban in patients with acute VTE. The study follows patients for three months and finds that apixaban significantly reduces combined bleeding events compared to rivaroxaban. While the trial wasn't powered for individual outcomes, it shows no differen...
In this episode of CLOT Conversations, Dr. Gregoire Le Gal, University of Ottawa, in an interview with Dr Vicky Mai, shares insights from his groundbreaking study on age-adjusted D-dimer cutoffs for diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Previously validated for pulmonary embolism (PE), this new approach significantly improves DVT diagnostics. By adjusting D-dimer thresholds based on patient age, the study found a saf...
In this podcast episode, we explore groundbreaking research presented at the ISTH 2025 in Washington. Dr. Vicky May, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et Pneumologie de Québec, shares insights into a new diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Her work focuses on identifying specific predictors, integrating these with established testing metho...
In this episode of Clot Conversations, Dr. Tzu-Fei Wang, Ottawa, shares a summary of her presentations at the 2025 ISTH meeting on recent studies on drug interactions in prostate cancer therapy and the use of anticoagulants. Dr Wang also highlights the significance of the WAVe study in assessing dalteparin use without the traditional dose cap in patients over 90 kg. These findings offer reassurance to clinicians pres...
In this episode of Clot Conversations, hosts Jamil Abdulrehman, and Maha Othman interview Dr Stephanie Young from Memorial University in St John's, Newfoundland, at the 2025 ISTH meeting about her presentations on the complexities of patient experiences with Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Dr Young shares findings from a qualitative study that highlight the uncertainties and emotional impacts patients face along th...
In the latest episode of 'Clot Conversations,' host David Airdrie and guest Dr. Vinai Bhagirath, alongside a talented group of researchers, delve into groundbreaking thrombosis research presented at ISTH 2025. Highlights include Amulya Bhagirath's work on a computerized decision support system for anticoagulation, Dr. Alejandro Godoy's international study on LMWH bridging in patients with mechanica...
CLOT Conversations hosts Dr Maha Othman and Dr Jameel Abdulrehman interview Prof Elvira Grandone about two of her presentations at the 2025 ISTH conference in Washington, DC. The first is a discussion about the results of the FIRST Registry that reviews the efficacy of antithrombotic drugs in pregnancy (session OC 05.1).
The second is a discussion of the Pregnancy-Associated Thrombosis Hemorrhage and Anemia (PATH) pro...
In this episode of CLOT Conversations, we sit down with Dr. Marc Carrier to explore a groundbreaking study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on reduced-dose apixaban for cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE). Dr. Carrier breaks down the study’s findings, which suggest that a lower dose of apixaban after six months of treatment is just as effective in preventing clot recurrence — and significant...
Drs. Mithoowani and Siegal discuss new expert guidance for managing severe bleeding in patients taking oral anticoagulants, including identifying those at risk, optimizing supportive measures, treating the source of bleeding, and administering reversal agents. It includes discussion of the algorithm for use at the point of care that helps identify patients at risk of adverse outcomes, optimize supportive measures, tre...
Dr Tony Wan shares the results of a study that examined the effectiveness of an anticoagulation stewardship program (ACSP) in improving adherence to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis guidelines and reducing costs at a Canadian teaching hospital. Here what he has to say about the results and the process of setting up the study in his hospital.
Tony Wan, Stephanie J. Garland, Chipman Taylor Drury, Justin...
An insightful conversation with co-authors Dr Thalia Field and Dr Jennifer Mandzia on the Canadian Stroke Best Practices 7th edition, Cerebral Vein Thrombosis. Hear from two of the guideline's authors about the latest recommendations on management of CVT.
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Dr Deborah Siegal joins us for a discussion on the recent paper, The Efficacy and Safety of Andexanet Alfa in Patients With Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding While Taking Factor Xa Inhibitors: An ANNEXA-4 Sub-analysis. In this wide-ranging discussion she reviews the results of the sub-analysis and the need for anticoagulant reversal for acute GI bleeding. This discussion provides her perspective on the issue of bleeding...
This episode of CLOT Conversations features Dr Sam Schulman (Hamilton) and Dr Michelle Sholzberg (Toronto) discussing the 2023 ISTH update of the 2022 ISTH guidelines for antithrombotic treatment in COVID-19 of which they were two of the co-authors.
While COVID-19 is no longer considered a global emergency, healthcare professionals continue to see critical and non-critical cases regularly. This is particularly the case...
This podcast episode features Dr. Barbara Gunka and Dr. Siraj Mithoowani discussing their research on how bariatric surgery affects direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Bariatric surgery is increasingly used to fight obesity-related health problems. However, these patients often need DOACs to prevent blood clots due to surgery and obesity.
The concern is that bariatric surgery might change how the body absorbs DOACs. Thi...
This podcast features an interview with Laurie Sardo and Julia Bayadinova, experts on Cancer-associated Thrombosis, from Hamilton Ontario, authors of a series of publications in the Canadian Oncology Nursing Journal on Cancer-associated Thrombosis, called Spot the Clot.
Laurie Sardo is a Nurse Practitioner in the Thrombosis Service, Department of Hematology at St. Joseph's Healthcare in Hamilton.
She graduated wit...
In Season 2, Episode 2 of CLOT Conversations from Thrombosis Canada, Dr. Tzu-Fei Wang, an associate professor and hematologist, discusses a recent study titled "The prevalence of relevant drug-drug interactions and associated clinical outcomes in patients with cancer-associated thrombosis on concurrent anticoagulation and anticancer or supportive care therapies." The study aimed to investigate drug-drug inte...
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