DVT / PE Triple Distilled! Our favorite VTE pearls summarized in this fast paced recap gleaned from our discussions with Dr Oren Friedman #92 Pulmonary Embolism for the Internist and hematologist, heavy metal enthusiast, Dr Michael Streiff #154 DVT and PE Master Class. Introducing our new Triple Distilled sub-series offering shorter episodes that reinforce and refresh key concepts from past shows along with any pertinent updates. 

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• Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
• Cover Art by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
• Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
• Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

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• 00:00 Intro, disclaimer
• 01:40 Making the diagnosis of VTE
• 09:07 Triage and risk stratify Pulmonary Embolism
• 14:00 Anticoagulant choice; Duration of therapy after unprovoked DVT / PE
• 21:00 Workup for unprovoked DVT / PE; DOACs in special populations: at extremes of weight,  advanced CKD and in antiphospholipid syndrome
• 28:22 IVC filters 
• 30:20 Outro

Check out the full show notes from previous Curbsiders’ shows covering VTE. 

1. Dr Oren Friedman #92 Pulmonary Embolism for the Internist 
2. Dr Michael Streiff #154 DVT and PE Master Class

Listeners will feel confident in the diagnosis and management of VTE

After listening to this episode listeners will...

• Diagnose (VTE) DVT and PE using imaging, risk scores and clinical gestalt

• Risk stratify patients with pulmonary embolism

• Choose the appropriate initial anticoagulant for VTE

• Decide duration of anticoagulation for VTE

• Recall real risks and questionable benefits of IVC filters in DVT / PE

• Determine need for cancer or thrombophilia workup in unprovoked DVT / PE

The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

Watto MF, Williams PN, Brigham SK, Watto MF. “#238 DVT / PE Triple Distilled”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list Final publishing date October 22, 2020.

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