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Jun 2020
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Episode 2 - Cancer Hypercoagulability

THE CURIOUS CLINICIANS
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Hannah, Avi, and Tony break down why cancer leads to a hypercoagulable state, recalling the story of Armand Trousseau and exploring the roles of tissue factor and evading the immune system. 

Show notes: https://curiousclinicians.com/?p=304

CE/MOC: https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?P=0&EID=18166

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