Precision Medicine for Individualized VTE Prophylaxis in the Neurosurgical Patient-Question and Answers

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Video Summary

In this video, a speaker discusses their recent analysis of problems at the Georgetown Hospital Center, specifically focusing on the high incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). They compare the rates of DVT and PE at Georgetown Hospital with other facilities and identify several factors contributing to the high incidence, such as lack of patient mobilization before and after surgery and non-compliance with wearing compressive pneumatic TED hose. The speaker also highlights the underreported issue of Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia and shares a personal experience of a patient who developed a clot after surgery. They emphasize the need for individualized care and caution against the misuse of DVT prophylaxis in certain patient populations, such as those with brain tumors or underlying malignancies. The speaker also discusses the importance of using big data and precision medicine to tailor treatments based on patient profiles and predicts that advancements in genomic and proteomic analysis will enhance personalized care in the future. The video concludes with gratitude for the audience's attendance and a productive discussion.

Keywords

Georgetown Hospital Center

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Pulmonary Embolism

patient mobilization

precision medicine