Learn About Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
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Duke Hematology Clinic - Clinic 1E
Thomas Ortel is a Hematologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Ortel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Thrombocytopenia, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Thalamotomy. Dr. Ortel is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc
Mary Cushman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Cushman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). Her top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Embolectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Cushman is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Vermont Medical Center Inc
Neil Zakai is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Burlington, Vermont. Dr. Zakai is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE). His top areas of expertise are Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Folate-Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Zakai is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: This study evaluates the use of extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis (ePPx) following abdominopelvic cancer surgery within the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) network, targeting surgeons and surgical advanced practice providers (APPs).
Summary: The standard or usual treatment for patients diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism is treatment with blood thinners (called anticoagulants). While treatment of blood clots with blood thinners is effective, some research has shown that adding a statin (medication used to lower cholesterol) may give extra protection. It is thought that statins can improve how cells along the wall...