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Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Approach to the ... Echocardiogram, Vascular ... Hypercoagulable #Workup #hematology ... #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #VTE
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
Our approach to ... Our approach is ... tests, which are also ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Hematology #HIT
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Findings: • ↑AST/ALT ... Antithrombin Ill • Ultrasound ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology ... obstetrics #obgyn #diagnosis
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
and Management ... so use Bayesian approach ... Management: • ... D/c all heparin ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Cathepsin G release → vascular ... opacities • Diagnosis ... unless severe APLS ... coagulopathy, RRT/IMV as ... #management #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... intrapulmonary vascular ... Intra-pulmonary vascular ... Can also be seen ... #hepatology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
asymptomatic at diagnosis ... Other approaches ... #Cholangitis #diagnosis ... #management #summary ... #Hepatology
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Analysis, muscle ultrasound ... DON’TS • Approach ... malnutrition as ... Cirrhosis #diet #management ... #hepatology #pathophysiology
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
and Management ... • Also consider ... and leukocytosis also ... universally used, ultrasound ... #Management #Rheumatology