Webinar: Anticoagulation in Portal Vein Thrombosis Among Patients with Cirrhosis: Myths vs. Evidence

Date : Tuesday, September 8, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (EDT)

Moderator: Patrick G. Northup, MD
Presenters: Marco Senzolo, MD, PhD and Jessica Davis, MD

Management of portal vein thrombosis in portal hypertension, including selection of optimal candidates, anticoagulant choice, and duration of therapy, is a common but complex clinical decision. This webinar explores current evidence and controversies, and takes into consideration transplant candidacy, severity of liver disease, extent of thrombosis, and bleeding risk.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, a participant should be able to:
•    Identify appropriate patient selection for anticoagulation
•    Define the choice and duration of anticoagulation
•    Assess bleeding risk assessment