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Surgeon General's Workshop on Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Monday, May 8, 2006

8:30 am          Registration
9:00-9:30 amWelcome and Introduction
 Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D.
Deputy Surgeon General and Workshop Chair
Office of the Surgeon General
 
 Elizabeth Nabel, M.D.
Director, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
 
 Richard Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.
Surgeon General
 
 Thomas L. Ortel, M.D., Ph.D.
Science Co-Chair
Duke University Medical Center
 
 Samuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D.
Science Co-Chair
Harvard Medical School
 
 Heidi Blongastainer
DVT patient
 
 Melanie Bloom
National DVT Patient Spokesperson
 
 Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D. 
9:30-10:45 amPanel #1: Epidemiology of Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Epidemiology of Venous Thromboembolism
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John A. Heit, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
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  Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors for Venous Thromboembolism
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Mary Cushman, M.D.
University of Vermont
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  Thrombosis in the Pediatric Patient: Unique Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management Issues
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Marilyn Manco-Johnson, M.D.
University of Colorado
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  Sequelae and Cost of Venous Thromboembolism
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Samuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
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  Summary
Thomas L. Ortel, M.D., Ph.D.
Duke University Medical Center
10:45-11:00 amBreak
11:00 am-12:00 noonPanel #2: High-Risk Groups for Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Venous Thromboembolism in the Cancer Patient
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Ajay Kakkar, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
Queen Mary University of London and Thrombosis Research Institute
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  Women's Issues: Pregnancy, Oral Contraceptives, and Hormone Replacement Therapy
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Suman Rathbun, M.D., M.S.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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 General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Trauma, and ImmobilityLt. Col. Donald H. Jenkins, M.D.
USAF, Chairman, General Surgery and Chief of Trauma Services, 59th Medical Wing, Wilford Hall Medical Center
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  SummaryThomas L. Ortel, M.D., Ph.D.
Duke University Medical Center
12:00-1:00 pmLunch
1:00-2:00 pmPanel #3: Diagnosing Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Diagnosis of Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism
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Jeffrey I. Weitz, M.D.
McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
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  Feasibility of a National Screening Program for Venous Disease
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Robert B. McLafferty, M.D.
Southern Illinois University
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  Laboratory Testing and the Thrombophilia Workup
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Thomas L. Ortel, M.D., Ph.D.
Duke University Medical Center
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  SummarySamuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D
2:00-3:00 pmPanel #4: Approaches to Treating Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Anticoagulant Therapies and the Treatment of Venous Thromboembolism
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Kenneth A. Bauer, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
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  Management Issues With Oral Anticoagulant Therapy
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Jack E. Ansell, M.D.
Boston University
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  Aggressive Intervention Strategies and the Role of Graduated Compression Stockings
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Thomas W. Wakefield, M.D
University of Michigan
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  SummaryThomas L. Ortel, M.D., Ph.D.
Duke University Medical Center
3:00-3:15 pmBREAK
3:15-4:30 pmPanel #5: Awareness and Best Practices Regarding Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Awareness and Best Practices Regarding Deep Vein Thrombosis
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Franklin A. Michota, M.D
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
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  Update on National Quality Forum Activities Related to DVT
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Lisa Hines, M.S.
National Quality Forum
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 Question Session 1Samuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D., Moderator
  Personal Perspectives on Venous Thromboembolism and the Role of Patient Advocacy Groups
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Mark Jablonski
President, National Alliance for Thrombosis and Thrombophilia
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 Personal Perspective on Venous ThromboembolismMichael Hefron
DVT patient
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 Question Session 2Samuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D., Moderator
Panel Members:
Heidi Blongastainer
Melanie Bloom
  SummarySamuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
4:30-5:00 pmReview of Day 1 With Discussion; Overview of Day 2Dr. Moritsugu, Dr. Goldhaber, and Dr. Ortel
 

Tuesday, May 9, 2006

8:30-9:30 amPanel #6: Prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Venous Thromboembolism Practice for the Medical Patient
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John A. Heit, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
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  Thrombosis Risk Assessment as a Guide to Thrombosis Prophylaxis in the Surgical Patient
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Joseph A. Caprini, M.D.
Northwestern University
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  Strategies To Improve Use of Thromboprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism
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Samuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
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  SummaryThomas L. Ortel, M.D., Ph.D.
Duke University Medical Center
9:30-10:30 amPanel #7: Translation and Application Issues in Relation to Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Translation of Evidence-Based Data Into Clinical Practice
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Joseph A. Caprini, M.D.
Northwestern University
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  Unique Needs for Women and the Pediatric Patient Population
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Andra H. James, M.D.
Duke University Medical Center
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  Strategies To Improve Use of Thromboprophylaxis for Venous Thromboembolism
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Stephan Moll, M.D.
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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  SummarySamuel Z. Goldhaber, M.D.
Harvard Medical School
10:30-10:45 amBreak
10:45 am-12:15 pmSmall-Group Discussions
12:15-1:15 pmLunch
1:15-2:45 pmSmall-Group Reports and Discussion
  Group A: Clinical Approaches to Enhancing Diagnosis and Treatment
  Group B: Primary Prevention of VTE
  Group C: Enhancing the DVT Science Base and Accelerating Clinical and Public Health Applications
  Group D: Public Health Priorities
  Group E: Enhancing Existing Collaborations and Developing New Partnerships
2:45-3:45 pm Summary and Consideration of Priority Areas for Action
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Dr. Moritsugu, Dr. Goldhaber, and Dr. Ortel
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3:45-4:00 pmClosing Remarks and Next StepsDr. Richard Carmona
U.S. Surgeon General