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Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hereditary:
 • Peripheral blood smear + DAT + further History
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Immune mediated hemolysis ... (idiopathic, malignancy ... DIC, eclampsia, malignant ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 24 hours) • Malignancy ... Tuberculosis • Fungal Malignancy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hemoptysis Differential Diagnosis Framework
Cardiovascular: Pulmonary embolism, Heart failure, Vasculitis, Valvular disease, Arteriovenous malformation
Pulmonary - Airway: Bronchitis,
Hemoptysis Differential ... Bronchiectasis, Malignancy ... Other: Catamenial hemoptysis ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Hemoptysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for Suspected Pulmonary Embolism

Well's Criteria for PE
 • Clinical Signs and Symptoms of DVT
Diagnostic Algorithm ... for Suspected Pulmonary ... or PE - 1.5 • Hemoptysis ... - 1.0 • Malignancy ... AcutePE #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Iron Deficiency Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Labs: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, TIBC, TSAT, sTfR

 • Blood loss:
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... extravascular) hemolysis ... athletic training, Pulmonary ... Iron #Deficiency #Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... valve, vasculitis, malignant ... elliptocytosis, autoimmune hemolysis ... ARUPLabs #Hemolytic #Anemia
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... concerning for malignancy ... blood loss, Acute hemolysis ... , deficiency anemia ... treatment • Malignancy
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness • Cardio-pulmonary ... disease • Anemia ... Infection • Malignancy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
bloodstream Hemolysis ... • Hemolytic Anemias ... - Pernicious anemia ... Legionnaires disease • Pulmonary ... carbon monoxide) Malignancy
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Noninfectious: • Malignancy ... • Pulmonary embolism ... • Asbestos • Uremia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm