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I’M DAMN SHARP - Lupus Diagnosis Mnemonic
I  	 Immunoglobulins (Anti-dsDNA, Anti-Sm, Anti-phospholipid)
M 	 Malar Rash
D
Immunoglobulins (Anti-dsDNA ... , Anti-Sm, Anti-phospholipid ... Pleuritis) H Hematologic ... erythematosus #rheumatology
ABO Blood Types and Transfusion Compatibility Table
A Blood Type:
 • RBC Antigens: A
 • Antibodies: Anti-B
• Antibodies: Anti-B ... • Antibodies: Anti-A ... • Antibodies: Anti-A ... , Anti-B - Dr ... Compatibility #Table #hematology
NOAC / DOAC Pharmacology and Prescribing Cheat Sheet
Novel (or Direct) Oral Anti-Coagulants
 • Rivaroxaban
 • Apixaban
or Direct) Oral Anti-Coagulants ... #Prescribing #hematology
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura 
Clinical:
 • Gingival 
 • Menorrhagia 
 • GI bleeding 
 • Intracranial
Corticosteroids • IVIG or anti-D ... Diagnosis #Overview #Hematology
4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
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heparin & check anti-PF4 ... heparin & check anti-PF4 ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Tranexamic Acid: Mechanism of Action
 - TXA is an anti-fibrinolytic
 - TXA is a synthetic analog
Action - TXA is an anti-fibrinolytic ... pathophysiology #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Alloimmune • anti-HLA ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
., SLE), anti-phospholipid ... disease), HBsAg/anti-HBc ... or if a primary hematologic ... Causes #Workup #hematology
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
pericarditis • Hematologic ... IgG > 40 GPL or anti-ß2GPI ... antibodies domain: Anti-dsDNA ... antibody, Anti-Sm ... Erythematosus #diagnosis #rheumatology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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Low Serum B12 - Anti-IF ... Low Serum B12 - Anti-IF ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology