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Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
• Suspected HIT ... Algorithm • " ... 4 T's" clinical ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #4Ts #algorithm
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
approach to the diagnosis ... based primarily on clinical ... Estimates of the clinical ... #Hematology #HIT ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm
Janeway Lesions in Endocarditis seen on Physical Exam 

Dr Supradip Ghosh
@dr_supradip

36 year old male with history
His sister shared ... these photos today ... could have been diagnosed ... #photo #dermatology ... #soles #skin
ANTI-MDA5 DERMATOMYOSITIS

Cutaneous manifestations:
• Periorbital heliotrope (blue-purple) rash with edema
• Erythematous rash on the face, or the
ulcerations • Skin ... auricular papules Clinical ... 50% of cases • Skin ... #rheumatology # ... dermatology #diagnosis
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
arterial thrombosis, skin ... : • Clinical Suspicion ... exposure (prevent skin ... non-heparin A/C if clinical ... Management #Treatment #Hematology
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Cryofibrinogenemia Clinical ... : • + Clinical ... • TTP, HUS and HIT ... #rheumatology # ... hematology
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin Rash

40 M presents w/ N, V, severe epigastric pain. SHx: smoker, drinks 18
Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Skin ... possible Patient's clinical ... the key to the diagnosis ... #Rash #dermatology ... #clinical #photo
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
ointment worsen it ... Diagnosis? ... Moccasin tinea pedis skin ... Variety #type #clinical ... #photo #foot #dermatology
Anti-NXP-2 Dermatomyositis

What?
DM with generalized subcutaneous edema
Pts have more myalgias, more severe weakness, and an increased prevalence
auricular papules Clinical ... : • ILD was diagnosed ... #diagnosis #management ... #rheumatology # ... dermatology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia Clinical ... Headaches • Pale skin ... - HCV - HIV ... Anemia #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management