Thrombosis Canada has launched a national survey of patients currently taking anticoagulants. The survey has been developed by a team of Thrombosis Canada members to identify opportunities to develop resources Read More
2022 Summit of the Thrombosis & Hemostasis Societies of North America Chicago, IL & Online | August 16-18, 2022 Pre-Summit Workshops on August 15 The Thrombosis and Hemostasis Societies of Read More
Les professionnels de la santé doivent savoir qu’il existe un risque d’interactions médicamenteuses entre les anticoagulants oraux directs (AOD) et un ingrédient de Paxlovid (le ritonavir) chez les patients traités Read More
In patients who are receiving a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), especially apixaban and rivaroxaban, and may be eligible to receive the antiviral drug Paxlovid for the treatment of COVID-19, health Read More
Déclaration concernant le vaccin d’AstraZeneca contre la COVID-19 Toronto, Ontario (26 avril 2021) Thrombose Canada tient compte de la recommandation du Comité consultatif national de l’immunisation (CCNI) que le vaccin Read More
(Toronto, Ontario April 26, 2021) – Thrombosis Canada acknowledges the recommendation of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) that the AstraZeneca SARS-CoV-2 vaccine may be offered to individuals 30 Read More
ÉNONCÉ MIS À JOUR DE THROMBOSE CANADA CONCERNANT LE VACCIN D’ASTRAZENECA ET LES CAILLOTS SANGUINS Thrombose Canada veut rassurer le public en ce qui concerne le risque de formation de Read More
THROMBOSIS CANADA UPDATED STATEMENT ON ASTRAZENECA VACCINE AND BLOOD CLOTS Thrombosis Canada seeks to reassure the public regarding blood clot risk and COVID-19 vaccines Toronto, Ontario (March 18, 2021) – Read More
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration ramps up in Canada, physicians and patients are asking about managing vaccination in people who are receiving anticoagulant (blood thinning) therapy. This issue is Read More
Thrombosis Canada is pleased to share that we have created a resource page with links to key materials for healthcare professionals. These resources can help to manage thrombosis patients remotely/virtually. Read More
Heart & Stroke News Release March 23, 2020 New guideline: ASA no longer recommended to prevent first stroke, heart disease New advice could affect millions of Canadian adults taking ASA Read More
5th Biennial Summit of the Thrombosis & Hemostasis Societies of North America POSTPONED TO AUGUST| Sheraton Grand Chicago | Chicago, IL THSNA Pre-Summit Workshop Day: The Thrombosis and Hemostasis Summit of Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: C-L-O-T-S National Awareness Campaign Highlights Urgent Warning Signs of Blood Clots that People Need to Know March is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness Month, yet: Only 43 Read More
Thrombosis experts from across the country have come together to develop a treatment algorithm for Cancer-associated Thrombosis (CAT) which has just been published in Current Oncology http://thrombosiscan.info/CAT-Consensus-Pub In the cancer Read More
POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE Le sondage national CONNAÎTRE LA THROMBOSE (#KNOWTHROMBOSIS) révèle les connaissances limitées des Canadiens en matière de thrombose, facteurs de risque et signes précurseurs La majorité des Canadiens Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: #KNOWTHROMBOSIS National Survey Reveals Canadians’ Limited Knowledge about Thrombosis, Risk Factors and Warning Signs Majority of Canadians don’t identify the highest risk factors for blood clots Toronto, Ontario Read More
Thrombosis Canada President, Jim Douketis authored an article published in Hospital News about the recipient of our 2018-2019 Fellowship for Thrombosis Research. Read the article here: http://hospitalnews.com/research-grant-helps-to-study-blood-thinner-therapy-for-children-at-sickkids/
Registration for our annual conference is now open. Early-bird fee until September 30. Special hotel rate available until October 4. Please go to http://thrombosiscanada.ca/about-us/2018conference/ for information about our upcoming annual meeting on October Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pediatric Stroke the Focus for Recipient of $50,000 2018-2019 Thrombosis Canada – CanVECTOR Research Fellowship Pediatric stroke has emerged as a major contributor to brain injury in infancy Read More
Thrombosis Canada is seeking feedback from healthcare providers to gain insight into what they see as the most valuable content/programs on our site and where there are opportunities for the Read More
The Jewish General Hospital’s (JGH) Centre of Excellence in Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Care (CETAC) is an active, academic, tertiary care subspecialty program. They are inviting applications for a one-year clinical fellowship (July Read More
4th Biennial Summit of the Thrombosis & Hemostasis Societies of North America March 8-10, 2018 | Marriott Marquis | San Diego, California THSNA Pre-Summit Workshop Day: March 7 The Thrombosis Read More
Thrombosis Canada President Jim Douketis and CCSN President and CEO, Jackie Manthorne were recently interviewed by Pauline Chan of CTV about the importance of awareness of cancer-related clots. To see Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thrombosis Canada Joins Global Read More
As we approach World Thrombosis Day, Thrombosis Canada President Jim Douketis provides readers with help to #KnowThrombosis. Read the touching original story from the Hamilton Spectator here and his letter to Read More
Thrombosis Canada, the voice of vascular medicine in Canada since 1991, is pleased to announce the hiring of David Airdrie as its new Executive Director, effective December 1, 2016. This Read More
Idarucizumab is now available as an antidote for dabigatran. Please refer to the highlighted clinical guides, clinical tools, and resources below for further information. Please note, that Thrombosis Canada in partnership Read More
What should I know about drug interactions and DOACs? How are anticoagulation clinics evolving? What makes an ER patient a good candidate for a DOAC? What’s the balance between anticoagulants, Read More
Clots Matter is a newly founded, non-profit Canadian based organization, that has partnered with Thrombosis Canada, and will be developing an education based and peer support platform for patients suffering Read More
November 3rd, 2016 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST In this upcoming CDC webinar, Neil Goldenberg, MD, PhD, Director, Thrombosis Program, and Director of Research, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, and Read More
TANL (Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Newfoundland & Labrador) is hosting a Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Half-day Conference on the morning of September 17th (Newfoundland and Labrador time). This program is being offered in Read More
Registration for this year’s Thrombosis Canada Annual Conference “Thrombosis Pearls & Perils for Primary Care” taking place Sunday, November 13th, 2016 in Vancouver is now open. Register online at: ubccpd.ca/course/thrombosis2016 View Read More
Thrombosis Canada is pleased to share two new clinical guides, as well as an educational slide deck on Acute Coronary Syndrome In Hospital Antiplatelet Management. The two new clinical guides Read More
REEL Talks is a series of short videos created in partnership with Thrombosis Canada and leading experts. The format of each video is designed to create an informative and thought Read More
On behalf of Dr Sudeep Shivakumar and the Fellowship & Training Committee, we are pleased to announce that the 2016-2017 Thrombosis Canada CanVECTOR Research Fellowship has been awarded to Dr. Read More
Each year approximately 50,000 Canadians suffer a stroke, which is one every 10 minutes. Of these, two will recover, six will suffer permanent disability and two will die. Strokes are Read More
By completing the application form, the organization confirms that they are committed to participating in the Thrombosis Canada Facilitated Quality Improvement Program if selected as one of the 10 program Read More
Thank you to all the health care providers who attended this year’s Thrombosis Canada Annual Conference on November 7th, 2015 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. It was another huge Read More
2016 Thrombosis & Hemostasis Summit of North America April 14 – 16, 2016 – Chicago, IL Register Today! Don’t forget about the THSNA Pre-Conference on April 13th. Learn More Dear Read More
Thrombosis Canada’s VTE Awareness Campaign serves as one of many ways to increase the awareness of VTE prevalence, its symptoms, and the importance of recognizing and treating this life-threatening condition. Read More
We are happy to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming Thrombosis Canada Annual Conference. This year’s conference will be held on Saturday, November 7th. 2015 at The Read More
Recognized on October 13th, World Thrombosis Day (WTD) focuses attention on the often overlooked and misunderstood disease of thrombosis. With hundreds of educational events in countries around the world, WTD Read More
Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) Monitoring Checklist Reference Tables DOACs are newer blood thinners that are being used increasingly in patients with atrial fibrillation to prevent stroke. The DOAC monitoring tool Read More
Cancer & VTE Blood clots are a common problem for people living with cancer. These patient videos produced by Mike Evan’s Lab and authored by Thrombosis Canada members, Agnes Lee Read More
Educational Presentation – Dr James Douketis Click here to view the educational presentation. VTE Prevention – Dr Menaka Pai VTE & Pregnancy – Dr Shannon Bates
REEL TALKS: How to Talk to My Patients About Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Engaging and informative, this video illustrates the risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation (AF), how to recognize Read More
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent complication and the second leading cause of death among cancer patients. Patients with cancer-associated VTE have a high risk of recurrent VTE and major Read More
On behalf of Dr Sudeep Shivakumar and the Fellowship & Training Committee, we are pleased to announce that the 2015-2016 Thrombosis Canada Can-VECTOR Research Fellowship has been awarded to Dr. Read More
Thrombosis Canada is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2015 – 2016 Thrombosis Canada Can-VECTOR Research Fellowship, which provides financial support for highly qualified, promising Read More
Thank you to all the health care providers who attended this year’s Thrombosis Canada Annual Conference on November 1st, 2014 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. Held in partnership with Read More
The Family Medicine Forum was held in Québec from November 13th to November 15th, 2014. Dr Pascal Bastien presented at the event on behalf of Thrombosis Canada. Please view his Read More
Thrombosis Canada members are on the front lines of planning for ISTH 2015. The International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis’ next meeting will be held in Toronto, ON from June Read More
TANL (Thrombosis & Anticoagulation Newfoundland & Labrador) is hosting a Thrombosis and Anticoagulation Half-day Conference at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Medical School, on the morning of September 13th (Newfoundland Read More
GET THE 2nd EDITION HANDBOOK NOW! Published by ORBCON Ontario Regional Blood Coordinating Network, Bloody Easy Coagulation Simplified is handbook that provides practical information on coagulation. It is designed to enhance the knowledge Read More
Thrombosis Canada held another successful Annual Conference on November 2nd, at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto. The conference was attended by 182 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health Read More
Thrombosis Canada™ is excited to launch this newly designed website. Please take some time to browse through the practical clinical guides and download our web application. We hope you find it Read More