Public Health Webinar Series on Blood Disorders – Save the Date

Advancing VTE Awareness: Insights into Cancer-Associated Thrombosis, Surveillance, and Comorbidities—Thursday, March 20, 2025; 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Webinar Description:

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant public health issue, affecting more than 900,000 individuals annually in the United States. VTE leads to severe health complications and high healthcare costs and is associated with an estimated 100,000 deaths each year. Despite advances in treatment, awareness and prevention remain essential to reducing VTE’s burden. This expert-led webinar will explore the intersection of VTE with cancer, other high-risk conditions, and public health surveillance strategies.

Drs. Alok Khorana and Gary Raskob will present the latest research and strategies for managing and preventing VTE across diverse patient populations. The presenters will cover the challenges and opportunities in addressing cancer-associated thrombosis, the role of comorbidities in increasing VTE risk, and the evolving landscape of surveillance and preventative care. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on integrating evidence-based practices to reduce the burden of VTE on public health systems and individual patients.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore the Role of Surveillance: Understand the current landscape of VTE surveillance and how it can be used to improve detection and management, with a focus on high-risk populations.
2. Describe Strategies to Address Cancer-Associated Thrombosis: Examine the latest findings and clinical strategies for managing thrombosis in cancer patients.
3. Identify Risk Factors and Comorbidities: Learn how conditions such as cardiovascular disease and advanced age contribute to VTE risk and how to mitigate these factors.
4. Implement Evidence-Based Practices: Gain practical insights into integrating guidelines and innovative care models to improve VTE outcomes.