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REBEL Review 54: Thromboelastogram (TEG) Interpretation

R Time - Time to start forming clot 
K Time -
Thromboelastogram (TEG ... ) Interpretation ... Time - Time to start ... #hematology #interpretation ... #diagnosis #components
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
minutes after MA/MCF ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Interpretation ... Thromboelastography #diagnosis ... #coagulation #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... pylori test (GI symptoms ... changes), high MCV ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... workup for specific symptoms ... (eg, skin or esophageal ... #Differential #diagnosis ... #hematology #eosinophilia
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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Differential Diagnosis ... Lymphomas • Other hematologic ... Malignancies (eg ... CML, ALL) • Solid ... #differential #hematology
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
of latency from start ... lysis time (s) #Diagnosis ... #Hematology #Coagulation ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... #Normal #Interpretation
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Infiltrative Disorders ... : • Salt craving ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... Administer 250 mcg ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis ... last 3 months + symptom ... celiac disease w/ T TG ... Pelvic Floor Disorder ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
regarding the diagnosis ... suspected HH based on symptoms ... including liver and hematologic ... disorders. ... SF of >1,000 μg/mL
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
Differential Diagnosis ... Malignancy (e.g. hematologic ... Induced Lupus: • Symptoms ... La, anti-Jo-1, SCL ... Erythematosus #Diagnosis