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Sam Schulman

Researcher at McMaster University

Publications -  501
Citations -  40585

Sam Schulman is an academic researcher from McMaster University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Warfarin & Dabigatran. The author has an hindex of 74, co-authored 460 publications receiving 35175 citations. Previous affiliations of Sam Schulman include Sahlgrenska University Hospital & Karolinska University Hospital.

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Definition of major bleeding in clinical investigations of antihemostatic medicinal products in surgical patients.

TL;DR: A definition of major bleeding that should be applicable to all agents that interfere with hemostasis is developed and is to seek approval from the regulatory authorities to enhance its incorporation into future clinical trial protocols.
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Prevention of VTE in Nonsurgical Patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines

TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on optimal prophylaxis to reduce postoperative pulmonary embolism and DVT following major orthopedic surgery, and suggest the use of low-molecular-weight heparin in preference to the other agents we have recommended as alternatives.
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Dabigatran versus warfarin in the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism

TL;DR: For the treatment of acute venous thromboembolism, a fixed dose of dabigatran is as effective as warfarin, has a safety profile that is similar to that of warfar in, and does not require laboratory monitoring.
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COVID-19 and Thrombotic or Thromboembolic Disease: Implications for Prevention, Antithrombotic Therapy, and Follow-up

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TL;DR: The current understanding of the pathogenesis, epidemiology, management and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who develop venous or arterial thrombosis, and of those with preexistingThrombotic disease who develop CO VID-19 are reviewed.
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Prevention of VTE in Orthopedic Surgery Patients

TL;DR: Optimal strategies for thromboprophylaxis after major orthopedic surgery include pharmacologic and mechanical approaches.