S7 E9: Best DOAC for VTE; Muscle loss with GLP1s; CDSSs - why don't we use them?

S7 E9: Best DOAC for VTE; Muscle loss with GLP1s; CDSSs - why don't we use them?

April 17, 2026 · 29 min · Season 7 · Episode 9

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This episode discusses research on anti-coagulation options for VTE, muscle loss associated with GLP1s, and the underutilization of CDSSs in practice.

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we have three new pieces of research that affect us in general practice. First: What interim anti-coagulation would you give your patient with suspected VTE? One common option has 5 times the rate of major bleeding. Second: How much muscle mass do people lose with weight loss on GLP1s? Is this different from lifestyle-based interventions, and is there anything patients can do about it? Third: Why don...

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