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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | RESEARCH | COLLABORATION

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | RESEARCH | COLLABORATION

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS | RESEARCH | COLLABORATION

Together, let's circulate knowledge and save lives

Together, let's circulate knowledge and save lives

Together, let's circulate knowledge and save lives

VASCULEARN NETWORK

VASCULEARN NETWORK

VASCULEARN NETWORK

Stay on the cutting edge of research and insights

Stay on the cutting edge of research and insights

Stay on the cutting edge of research and insights

Staying up to date on clinical guidelines is essential to ensure optimal, evidence-based patient management. VLN has compiled a list 

of guidelines from various organizations to help you more easily access information you may need.

Staying up to date on clinical guidelines is essential to ensure optimal, evidence-based patient management. VLN has compiled a list 

of guidelines from various organizations to help you more easily access information you may need.

Staying up to date on clinical guidelines is essential to ensure optimal, evidence-based patient management. VLN has compiled a list 

of guidelines from various organizations to help you more easily access information you may need.

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Clinical Guidelines & Scientific Statements

These documents include recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of venous thromboembolism, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, 

and other related conditions.

American Society of Hematology

American College of Chest Physicians

American College of Cardiology

American Heart Association

American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Anticoagulation Forum

American Family Physician

US Preventive Services Task Force

American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/American College of Clinical Pharmacy/Heart Rhythm Society

American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation/American Association Academy of Physician Assistants/Association of Black Cardiologists/American College of Preventive Medicine/American Diabetes Association/American Geriatrics Society/American Pharmacists Association/American Society for Preventive Cardiology/National Lipid Association/Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

American Society of Clinical Oncology

National Comprehensive Cancer Network®

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Thrombosis Canada

Heart & Stroke

Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Heart Rhythm Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology

International Union of Angiology

Clinical Guidelines & Scientific Statements

These documents include recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of venous thromboembolism, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, 

and other related conditions.

American Society of Hematology

American College of Chest Physicians

American College of Cardiology

American Heart Association

American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Anticoagulation Forum

American Family Physician

US Preventive Services Task Force

American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/American College of Clinical Pharmacy/Heart Rhythm Society

American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation/American Association Academy of Physician Assistants/Association of Black Cardiologists/American College of Preventive Medicine/American Diabetes Association/American Geriatrics Society/American Pharmacists Association/American Society for Preventive Cardiology/National Lipid Association/Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

American Society of Clinical Oncology

National Comprehensive Cancer Network®

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Thrombosis Canada

Heart & Stroke

Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Heart Rhythm Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology

International Union of Angiology

Clinical Guidelines & Scientific Statements

These documents include recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of venous thromboembolism, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, atrial fibrillation, 

and other related conditions.

American Society of Hematology

American College of Chest Physicians

American College of Cardiology

American Heart Association

American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology

International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Anticoagulation Forum

American Family Physician

US Preventive Services Task Force

American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/American College of Clinical Pharmacy/Heart Rhythm Society

American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation/American Association Academy of Physician Assistants/Association of Black Cardiologists/American College of Preventive Medicine/American Diabetes Association/American Geriatrics Society/American Pharmacists Association/American Society for Preventive Cardiology/National Lipid Association/Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

American Society of Clinical Oncology

National Comprehensive Cancer Network®

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Thrombosis Canada

Heart & Stroke

Canadian Cardiovascular Society/Canadian Heart Rhythm Society/Canadian Association of Interventional Cardiology

International Union of Angiology

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Is your patient on a blood thinner and needs a medical procedure or surgery?

Use this guide with your patients who are on long-term antithrombotic therapy and need an elective surgery or procedure.

This document includes guideline-directed perioperative protocols for warfarin, heparin, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), and antiplatelet medications.

Note: The ​playbook is based on ​recent ​guidelines and ​is not intended to replace clinical judgment. Please note that it was ​also developed for ​ patients who need a planned surgery/procedure​ and does not pertain to those who need urgent or emergent procedures. 

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VLN Medical Advisory Board

Meet our experts who lead education, support, and guidance throughout our growing community of patients, clinicians, and sponsors.

Published Guidance

VLN is committed to advancing research in the fields of thrombosis and related cardiovascular diseases. You can find links to all of our past, present, and future research initiatives right here.

Assessing and Addressing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Across the Spectrum 

of Gender-affirming Care: A Review
Approach to the Patient with Cancer and Thrombosis
Anticoagulation Action Initiative
Atrial Fibrillation Action Initiative

Published Guidance

VLN is committed to advancing research in the fields of thrombosis and related cardiovascular diseases. You can find links to all of our past, present, and future research initiatives right here.

Assessing and Addressing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Across the Spectrum 

of Gender-affirming Care: A Review

Approach to the Patient with Cancer and Thrombosis

Anticoagulation Action Initiative

Atrial Fibrillation Action Initiative

Published Guidance

VLN is committed to advancing research in the fields of thrombosis and related cardiovascular diseases. You can find links to all of our past, present, and future research initiatives right here.

Assessing and Addressing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Across the Spectrum 

of Gender-affirming Care: A Review
Approach to the Patient with Cancer and Thrombosis
Anticoagulation Action Initiative
Atrial Fibrillation Action Initiative
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Stay informed with our bimonthly newsletter. Gain insights on the latest advancements in thrombosis and cardiovascular research, read patient stories and learn from expert interviews.


Plus, get an exclusive preview of VLN's upcoming events and initiatives.

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Subscribe to The Beat

Stay informed with our bimonthly newsletter. Gain insights on the latest advancements in thrombosis and cardiovascular research, read patient stories and learn from expert interviews. Plus, get an exclusive preview of VLN's upcoming events and initiatives.

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Your donation helps advance essential education on thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases for healthcare professionals, patients,  and caregivers. With your support, we can develop innovative resources, host impactful events, and expand collaborative knowledge—empowering clinicians, improving patient outcomes, and ultimately saving lives.

Vasculearn Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You should not rely on the information provided as a substitute for professional medical advice, care, or treatment. This site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or any individual. If you believe you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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Make a Life-Saving Donation

Your donation helps advance essential education on thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases for healthcare professionals, patients,  and caregivers. With your support, we can develop innovative resources, host impactful events, and expand collaborative knowledge—empowering clinicians, improving patient outcomes, and ultimately saving lives.

Vasculearn Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You should not rely on the information provided as a substitute for professional medical advice, care, or treatment. This site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or any individual. If you believe you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

© 2025 Vasculearn Network (VLN). All Rights Reserved

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Make a Life-Saving Donation

Your donation helps advance essential education on thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases for healthcare professionals, patients,  and caregivers. With your support, we can develop innovative resources, host impactful events, and expand collaborative knowledge—empowering clinicians, improving patient outcomes, and ultimately saving lives.

Vasculearn Network is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. You should not rely on the information provided as a substitute for professional medical advice, care, or treatment. This site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, or services to you or any individual. If you believe you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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