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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Thalassemia • ACD ... Non-hemolytic: ACD ... #MCV #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Overall Approach ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reticulocytes, MCV ... Classification #Approach ... #Causes #Hematology
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
(Morphological Approach ... - MCV) Low MCV ... patients) Normal MCV ... differential #diagnosis #causes ... #hematology
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS ... Evaluation Algorithm ... score to guide an approach ... physical activity - Nausea ... #Evaluation #diagnosis
General Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Check reticulocyte count to determine if hypo/hyper-proliferative
2) Exclude
General Approach ... haptoglobin) 3) Use MCV ... guide further evaluation ... differential #diagnosis #hematology ... #algorithm #reticulocyte