Expert Answers to Questions on Contemporary Management of Hemophilia A

In this episode, Michael Callaghan, MD; Miguel A. Escobar, MD; and Rebecca Kruse-Jarres, MD, MPH, answer questions from a clinician audience on topics related to hemophilia management including:Maintaining long-term musculoskeletal healthIdentifying patients most likely to benefit from pharmacokinetics-guided prophylaxisManaging combination therapies in older patients with comorbiditiesYoungest age at which patients can be considered for emicizumabDevelopment of resistance to emicizumabSwitching recombinant factor therapiesUsing bypassing agents with emicizumab for breakthrough bleeds in patients with inhibitorsPotential clinical role of extending FVIII half-life with BIVV001Considerations when dosing emicizumab monthlyPresenters:Michael Callaghan, MDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of HematologyWayne State UniversityHematologistDivision of Hematology/OncologyChildren’s Hospital of MichiganDetroit, MichiganMiguel A. Escobar, MDProfessor of Medicine and PediatricsDepartment of HematologyUniversity of Texas Health Science CenterMcGovern Medical SchoolDirectorGulf States Hemophilia and Thrombophilia CenterHouston, TexasRebecca Kruse-Jarres, MD, MPHProfessorDepartment of MedicineUniversity of WashingtonExecutive/Medical DirectorWashington Institute for CoagulationSeattle, WashingtonContent supported by educational grants from Genentech, a member of the Roche Group; Sanofi Genzyme Corporation; and Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.Link to full program, including downloadable slidesets, expert commentaries, and on-demand Webcast: http://bit.ly/2MW5uhi

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