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Mixing Study
 • Clotting tests can be abnormal due to either a clotting factor deficiency, or
Study • Clotting tests ... be normal. 1:1 Mix ... Study #diagnosis #hematology ... pathophysiology #hematology ... #laboratory
Prothrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT)

Prothrombin Time (PT) - Often Elevated in:
 • Vitamin
• Factor XI, IX ... elevated in: • DIC ... • Underfilled test ... Thromboplastin #laboratory ... #hematology #diagnosis
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Hemolysis - Differential ... MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC ... Hypophostphatemia Laboratory ... Tests: - Haptoglobin ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
for BPPV Procedure ... 45° towards the test ... throughout the test ... Supports the patient ... affected ear #Dix
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
auditory findings BPPV ... • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike test ... or supine roll test ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV (Animated)

The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... the Diagnosis of BPPV ... test (Nylen Barany ... test) is a diagnostic ... identify posterior BPPV
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for the Diagnosis of BPPV
The Dix–Hallpike test (Nylen Barany test) is a diagnostic maneuver
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver ... the Diagnosis of BPPV ... The Dix–Hallpike ... test (Nylen Barany ... test) is a diagnostic
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... disease • Pull test ... texture at bald spots ... Tests: • TSH ... #Diagnosis #dermatology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
of Hemostasis - Differential ... cascade is intact - test ... liver function tests ... Bruising #Hemostasis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... fulminans - DIC ... Fecal occult blood test ... Petechiae #Rash #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #dermatology