Haem reg interested in thrombosis. Chair of @haemstar_uk. PhD @ICVS_UoB. Father of 2. Founder of @pathqbank. Blog: https://t.co/ucr2PSXGPk
Jan 6 • 22 tweets • 7 min read
1/ Is targeting thrombosis without affecting haemostasis possible? A🧵 2/ Every treatment for thrombotic conditions comes at a price – a risk of bleeding. With DOACs, the risk of major bleeding is 3-7% per year. Holy grail is to find therapies that treat thrombosis w/o bleeding. Is this possible or just a pipe dream? Let’s look at recent progress.
Aug 2, 2022 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
It's world breastfeeding week! #WBW2022
As a haematologist, the most common involvement in breastfeeding is with post-partum anticoagulation advice. DOACs have revolutionised treatment of thrombosis but @ISTH recommend they are avoided in breastfeeding. 1/
But...
I wonder whether this is sometimes interpreted differently. Is it instead interpreted as:
"Breastfeeding is best avoided on DOACs"?
I wonder... are women are put off, or worse - are HCPs advising not to breastfeed so DOAC can be used, avoiding warfarin or injections? 2/