Understanding the 2023 ACR/EULAR APS Classification Criteria
Monday | September 16, 2024 | 12pm ET
In 2023, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and EULAR published new antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) classification criteria. Join this webinar, led by our expert presenter and panelists, to get the latest on how to interpret clinical findings and laboratory data as they relate to APS. They will examine the implications of these criteria for the diagnosis and management of APS.
Panelists:
Jean Connors, MD (Moderator)
David Garcia, MD (Presenter)
Stephan Moll, MD (Panelist)
Keith McCrae, MD (Panelist)
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Anticoagulation for AF, VTE, and PVT in Cirrhosis
Tuesday | October 8, 2024 | 12pm ET
Join us for an insightful webinar on the complexities of anticoagulation management for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), venous thromboembolism (VTE), and portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in the context of cirrhosis. Join this opportunity to enhance your understanding and clinical practice in these challenging scenarios.
After participating in this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Review challenges of anticoagulation in cirrhosis
- Describe indications for anticoagulation in AF, VTE and PVT in cirrhosis
- Discuss evidence for DOAC use in AF, VTE and PVT in cirrhosis
- Apply information above to patient cases
Learn more, register, and submit questions >
Panelists:
Arthur Allen, PharmD, CACP (Moderator)
Deb Siegal, MD, MSc, FRCPC (Moderator)
Stephanie Carlin, PharmD, ACPR2 (Thrombosis) (Presenter)
Adam Cuker, MD, MS (Panelist)
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Recording Now Available
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Differences in Quality of Anticoagulation Care Delivery According to Ethnoracial Group in the United States
July 11, 2024
Panelists:
Andrea Van Beek, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, CACP (Moderator)
Darren Triller, PharmD (Moderator)
Sara Vazquez, PharmD, BCPS, CACP (Presenter)
Naomi Yates, PharmD, BCACP (Panelist)
Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, CACP (Panelist)
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Our Webinar Archive is on YouTube! | |
AC Forum Creates International Advisory Council
To advance the adoption of Anticoagulation Stewardship around the world, AC Forum has established an international advisory council of key opinion leaders who provide global perspectives on thrombosis-related care. Learn more >
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Walter Ageno
Head of the Department of Medicine at the teaching hospital of Bellinzona, Switzerland; Professor of Medicine at the University of Insubria in Varese, Italy
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Prof. Dr. med. Edelgard
Lindhoff-Last
Head of the Coagulation Research Center and the Coagulation Center; Member of the Vascular Center at the Cardiology Angiology Center Bethanien Hospital (CCB), Frankfurt, Germany
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Professor Gregory Y. H. Lip, MD
Price-Evans Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK and Director, Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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Prof. Dr. Karina Meijer
Head of the division of Thrombosis and Haemostasis at the University Medical Centre Groningen; Director of the Groningen Haemophilia Treatment Centre; Co-founder of the Transmural Thrombosis Expert Center North Netherlands, Chair of the Dutch Association for Hematology
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Tell us how the Anticoagulation Stewardship model is advancing in your country by completing this brief survey: https://go.uic.edu/ACStewardship. You'll be entered into a raffle for one of 10 Visa gift cards worth $25 each! | |
AC Forum Staff Volunteers at Cradles to Crayons | | |
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On July 24, AC Forum staff dedicated their time to volunteering at The Giving Factory, an initiative of Cradles to Crayons focused on supporting children and families across New England. We took part in sorting through bins of donated items, quality checking, and preparing clothing donations for distribution.
Our collective efforts with other volunteers during the shift made a significant impact. We sorted through 12 full bins of donated clothing, separated 70+ carts of clothing by gender and size, prepared 3 large orders for distribution, and assembled over 1,100 school kits!
We are proud to contribute to this cause and support Cradles to Crayons in their mission to end clothing insecurity for children. It was an honor to assist in such meaningful work, and we are grateful for the opportunity to give back and support our community.
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Registration Opens Next Week for Virtual Boot Camp!
Friday & Saturday | October 18-19, 2024
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Ready to boost your anticoagulation expertise? Join us for the AC Forum's virtual Boot Camp on October 18-19, 2024. This intensive two-day course explores the essential aspects of anticoagulation, disease state, and drug management. With live broadcast sessions and 30 days of on-demand access, you can learn at your own pace. Engage in insightful discussions, network with peers, and benefit from expert-led "Chalk Talks." Stay tuned for the registration announcement next week. |
Boot Camp Scholarships Available!
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) scholarships provide free Boot Camp registration. Applications are open to clinicians from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups within the field of antithrombotic therapy. Learn more and apply >
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2024-2025 PGY2 Thrombosis and Hemostasis Management Residency Program is at 8 sites nationwide!
Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA
Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI*
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI*
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), Philadelphia, PA*
Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD*
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC*
Sanford University of South Dakota (USD) Medical Center, Sioux Falls, SD*
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM*
*Funded by the AC Forum TRAIN Grant
Let's welcome the residents!
Daniel Cartagena-Sergenian, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Hamza Sinan, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Julia Kluck, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
Gabriela Dominguez Arocho, Henry Ford Hospital
Mohammad Alashqar, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Harrison Badalamenti, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Agnes Musyoka, Medical University of South Carolina
Josey Poppens, Sanford University of South Dakota Medical Center
Shruti Karanth, University of New Mexico
Learn more about our PGY2 Residency program >
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Save the Date for National Conference!
April 3-5, 2025 | Washington, DC
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Registration opens this Fall! | | |
Meet our newest staff member: Alex | |
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AC Forum board and staff are thrilled to welcome Alex Zolotov to the AC Forum team!
As Marketing Manager, Alex will be responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies to increase awareness of the AC Forum's mission and resources. He will oversee a wide range of marketing initiatives, including website management, content creation, campaign development, and event coordination. Alex will also play a crucial role in building and maintaining relationships with key Committee stakeholders and industry partners.
Prior to joining AC Forum, Alex held the position of Marketing Manager at GeBBS Healthcare Solutions. In this role, Alex spearheaded marketing efforts with a primary focus on campaign development, educational initiatives for Health Information Management (HIM) and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) professionals, and conference management.
We asked Alex to share a little more about himself:
Do you have any hobbies?
Beyond my professional pursuits, I hold a deep passion for art, Greek history, and philosophy. Currently, I enjoy working with watercolors, pastels, and colored pencils (as seen on my website at www.alexzolotov.com), In the future, I aspire to learn more about the world of art restoration, where I can combine my love for art with historical preservation.
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Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have two adorable terriers! Odin, a Westie Terrier, is six years old, and Stella, a Norwich Terrier, is eight. They are inseparable best friends who love chasing squirrels and chipmunks, and go on daily walks together.
What is your favorite family tradition?
Our family has a unique birthday tradition: cutting the cake over the birthday person's head! It's a fun and playful way to celebrate, symbolizing a fresh start and showering the birthday person with good luck for the coming year. Once the cake-cutting ritual is complete, we all enjoy the delicious cake together.
If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be and what would you do?
If I could meet any celebrity, it would be Socrates or Plato. Imagine the possibility of engaging in a dialogue with one of the founding fathers of Western philosophy! I'd be eager to ask their thoughts on important issues, explore the origins of their stories, and gain insights into their perception of the cosmos.
What is an interesting fact about yourself?
I have a unique background in traditional astrology. I earned a diploma from Kepler College, which means I'm technically qualified to write horoscopes or interpret astrological charts.
Aside from necessities, what one thing could you not go a day without?
Beyond necessities, I couldn't imagine a day without meditation. It's become an essential part of my routine. I started meditating daily in the summer of 2020 and haven't looked back since—I'm currently on a streak of over 750 days!
What is the most daring thing you’ve done? (I.e., your craziest adventure)
One of the most daring things I've done was leave my home country of Russia in my early twenties. With only three semesters of language study under my belt, I took a leap of faith and moved to a completely unfamiliar environment.
Welcome, Alex! We're so glad you decided to take that leap!
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Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence (ACE) | |
Our Rapid Recaps distill the top articles into a monthly bite-sized summary. | |
Our Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence Resource Center hosts hundreds of resources, organized by overarching headings from most broad guidance to very specific examples that have been created and submitted by AC Forum members. | Updated twice monthly, the ACE Literature Update includes citations identified from PubMed—curated and chosen by our Centers of Excellence team—based on their utility for anticoagulation practitioners and then categorized by topic. | |
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FWGBD Educational Conference
September 13-15, 2024: Join the Foundation for Women & Girls+ with Blood Disorders at its biennial educational conference in Long Beach, California. Whether you are an established physician, medical student, or clinic nurse working with patients with blood disorders, FWGBD 2024 has something for you. Learn more >
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THSNA Travel Awards
THSNA Abstract Travel Awards are designed to promote clinical and basic research by young investigators, nurses, pharmacists, and medical technologists. Learn more >
THSNA Travel-To-A-Mentor Awards will provide support for one mentee for one week with a pre-selected mentor at their facility anywhere in the US, Canada, or Mexico. Learn more >
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Running to Raise Awareness
November 2, 2024: We're cheering on Darren Triller, Director of Strategic Initiatives, who is running the NYC Marathon in November for an amazing cause!
Darren is running in memory of the daughter of a friend who tragically passed away from a DVT.
Help us #stoptheclot and support Darren's fundraising efforts for the National Blood Clot Alliance. Please make a contribution to increase awareness of blood clot symptoms so that no other family has to suffer this pain and loss. Learn more and donate >
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