In this special episode of the ISTH Pulse Podcast, we teamed up with the World Thrombosis Day campaign to spotlight the powerful voice of patients in shaping awareness, research and change. Our guest is Carol West, blood clot survivor, advocate and the 2024 World Thrombosis Day Patient Ambassador of the Year. Carol shares her personal journey through her clot story, advocacy efforts and her mission to ensure the patient perspective is heard. From navigating diagnosis to driving global awareness, Carol’s story is one of resilience, advocacy and hope. 

Please visit worldthrombosisday.org to get involved.

Amplifying the patient voice: A World Thrombosis Day discussion with Carol West

In this episode, Tamrat Assefa Tadesse, Ph.D., shares insights on advancing anticoagulation management in Ethiopia and beyond. Drawing from his experience as an ISTH Reach-the-World Fellow in Canada and Co-Chair of the ISTH SSC Subcommittee on Control of Anticoagulation, he discusses the challenges and opportunities in expanding access to care, building research capacity, and strengthening global collaboration in thrombosis and hemostasis.


Tamrat Assefa Tadesse discusses anticoagulation management in Ethiopia

Hospital-associated venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a leading cause of preventable death for hospitalized patients. In this episode, experts Lai Heng Lee (Singapore) and Beverley Hunt (United Kingdom) share an important update on the state of hospital-associated VTE prevention worldwide, as well as discuss gaps in care and opportunities for improvement. Learn more about hospital-associated VTE at www.worldthrombosisday.org.

The state of VTE prophylaxis in 2025: A special episode for World Thrombosis Day

While anticoagulation remains the cornerstone of DVT and PE management, advances in catheter-based therapies are offering new hope for patients who need more than medication alone. Host Geoffrey Barnes, M.D. sits down with Vic Tapson, M.D., professor of medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Inari Medical and Andrew Niekamp, M.D. an interventional radiologist specializing in minimally invasive endovascular treatments and Senior Director of Medical Affairs at Stryker, to discuss when and how these innovative interventions are changing standards of care. Whether you're a clinician managing VTE patients or a researcher interested in the latest advances in thrombosis care, this episode offers practical perspectives on an evolving area of treatment. This episode is supported by Inari Medical, now part of Stryker. 

The role of mechanical thrombectomy in transforming VTE care

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking new research from Stanford University that could revolutionize the way thrombectomy procedures are performed. Renee Zhao, Ph.D., discusses an innovative “milli-spinner” device, designed to improve precision and success rates in clot removal. Hear how Zhao and her team are using soft robotics to make new breakthroughs that could transform patient outcomes. Read more about this new research here: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202508180 and watch these videos to learn more about the milli-spinner procedure: 
Overview video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8--vxLNgu4Y
Mag milli-spinner swims in blood vessel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0V7k2_b3eA
Mag milli-spinner "eats" a clot: www.youtube.com/watch?v=00HUJu_O7SM


New technology from Stanford University could revolutionize blood clot treatment

In this episode, we explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in thrombosis and hemostasis with Nikola Vladic. Drawing from his personal experience with hematological malignancy and his passion for clinical research, Nikola discusses his recent study comparing the performance of AI language models, including ChatGPT, LaMDA Mistral, and DeepSeek, to thrombosis experts in clinical decision-making and patient education. The conversation dives into how these models performed and what this means for the future of medical practice. Listeners will also hear insights on the ethical implications, collaborative nature of AI-driven research and the next steps in advancing responsible innovation within thrombosis care. Read the entire study published in JTH: www.jthjournal.org/article/S1538-7836(25)00592-6/fulltext

Can artificial intelligence think like a thrombosis specialist?

Join guests Dr. May Anne Cheong and Dr. Thita Joy Chiasakul to learn how digital platforms are transforming the way scientific research is communicated and elevated across the global thrombosis and hemostasis community. As Social Media Editors of the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (JTH), they unpack the strategies that help researchers cut through the noise with clear, impactful messaging that resonates worldwide. The conversation also explores emerging best practices for using AI responsibly in publishing to strengthen the visibility and integrity of scientific work. Learn more about JTH at jthjournal.org.

Amplifying science: Social media, publishing and the power of connection

The countdown to the ISTH 2026 Congress in Paris has officially begun and we’re taking you behind the scenes of the planning process! In this episode, we sit down with members of the Congress leadership team to explore what makes the upcoming meeting truly special. Listen as our guests dive into what attendees can expect in Paris, including exciting updates to the scientific program, special sessions and themes designed to highlight innovation across thrombosis and hemostasis. With abstract submissions now open as of December 1, our guests also share valuable tips for researchers preparing their submissions, explain why contributing your science matters, and offer insights into what makes an abstract stand out in a highly competitive review process.

Whether you’re a seasoned ISTH attendee or planning your first Congress, this episode offers an inspiring look at everything happening on the road to Paris. Tune in and get ready for an unforgettable #ISTH2026. Learn more: www.isthcongress.org/

ISTH 2026: The road to Paris

Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains one of the most complex and high-stakes emergencies in medicine. In this episode of the ISTH Pulse Podcast, we’re joined by Stavros Konstantinides, M.D., to explore why gaps in PE treatment persist and how emerging evidence may help close them. Dr. Konstantinides breaks down the current landscape of PE management, the limitations of anticoagulation alone and the real-world impact of variability in care. Plus, listeners will hear results from STORM-PE randomized controlled trial, which could influence frontline clinical practice and patient access to advanced PE therapies. Please note that this episode is supported by Penumbra. 

STORM-PE trial: Closing the gap on pulmonary embolism treatment

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STORM-PE trial: Closing the gap on pulmonary embolism treatment

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