Management of Cancer-Associated Thrombosis (CAT)

SELF STUDY / ENDURING - ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE ACTIVITY: 50 Minutes

Overview

This program offers a comprehensive introduction to managing cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT), emphasizing the various factors that increase the risk in outpatient settings. Participants will delve into the development of patient care strategies that effectively utilize direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for both preventing and treating venous thromboembolism (VTE), in line with the latest guidelines. The session will also equip attendees with the skills to recognize patients who would benefit from primary thromboprophylaxis and deepen their understanding of the complexities surrounding CAT risk factors.

Target Audience

This CME initiative was designed for oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, NPs, PAs, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with cancer.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the patient-related, cancer-related, and treatment-related factors that elevate the risk of CAT to support timely recognition and intervention in affected patients 
  2. Identify patients who are eligible for primary thromboprophylaxis for prevention of CAT
  3. Devise a patient care plan that incorporates direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for preventing and treating VTE in non-hospitalized cancer patients based upon current guideline recommendations
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens: 
09/05/2025
Course expires: 
09/05/2026
Cost:
$0.00
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Faculty

Prakash Vishnu, MD, FACP

Dr. Prakash Vishnu, MD, FACP, is an associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine and an attending physician at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. He specializes in systems-based hematology, and treating various blood disorders. Dr. Vishnu graduated from Bangalore Medical College, completed post-graduation at the University of Auckland, and trained in Internal Medicine at Wayne State University. He completed his Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship at Mayo Clinic, where he also served as faculty. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Disclosures:

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Horizon CME (HCME) ensures that continuing education activities are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. 

All persons in a position to influence the content of an accredited continuing education activity provided by Horizon CME are required to disclose to HCME any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies within the past 24 months. All reported relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by Horizon CME.

Prakash Vishnu, MD, FACP,  discloses no relevant financial relationships with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients during the past 24 months.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Horizon CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    Horizon CME designates this Enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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There are no fees for participating and receiving CME credit for this enduring activity. To receive CME credit participants must:

  1. Read the CME/CE information and faculty disclosures.
  2. Participate in the online activity.
  3. Complete the post-test
  4. Submit the evaluation form

DISCLAIMER:

This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to utilize this information to enhance their professional development to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision-making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.

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Google Chrome 28.0+ for Windows, Mac OS, or Linux

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