classicalhematology

Joined: December 7, 2022
Articles: 34

Education, Peripheral Smears

Spur Cell Hemolytic Anemia

Peripheral smear of a patient with a history of prostate cancer and admitted with liver failure and signs of liver disease. His laboratory workup showed signs consistent with hemolysis and his smear seen above showed marked red blood cell abnormalities.…

classicalhematology
August 5, 2023

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PACIFIC AF Trial (2022)

The Pacific AF trial was published in The Lancet in April 2022. It was a phase 2 randomized controlled trial performed at multiple centers in 14 countries including European, Canada, and Japan. The study compared the novel oral small molecule…

classicalhematology
May 12, 2023

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Reversal of Anticoagulation

A summary covering the reversal of anticoagulants including reversal agents, blood product options, and an approach to the management of patients with bleeding while on anticoagulation

classicalhematology
March 31, 2023

Education

Ibrutinib

Pharmacology information of ibrutinib, one of the most commonly used Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitors, with the most important things to know about this medication

classicalhematology
March 29, 2023

Education

Factor XI Deficiency (Hemophilia C)

A quick summary of factor XI deficiency or hemophilia C and its important considerations, including epidemiology, mechanism, clinical features, diagnosis, and management

classicalhematology
March 21, 2023

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Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis During Pregnancy

An approach to venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis during pregnancy and recommendations according to personal or family history of VTE and known thrombophilias

classicalhematology
March 16, 2023

Education

Hydroxyurea Flashcards

A summary of flashcards with the most relevant information regarding hydroxyurea (Hydrea) commonly used in hematology for multiple disorders.

classicalhematology
March 14, 2023

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Hypercoagulability (Thrombophilia) Testing While on Anticoagulation

Performing hypercoagulability or thrombophilia testing while patients are receiving anticoagulation with heparin, a DOAC, or warfarin. We describe which tests are affected by each anticoagulant, important when deciding what to test.

classicalhematology
March 12, 2023

Education

Hypercoagulability (Thrombophilia) Testing During Acute Thrombosis

Considerations for hypercoagulability testing during acute thrombosis or venous thromboembolism (VTE). Determine which tests can be performed and which to avoid.

classicalhematology
March 12, 2023

Career development, Education, Mentorship

Educational Resources for Hematology/Oncology Fellows

Recommended educational resources for hematology/oncology fellows to consider during their training. Suggestions include websites, databases, Q-Banks, multimedia, apps, conferences and meetings, social media, and more.

classicalhematology
February 19, 2023

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