5 results
Thromboelastogram Interpretation
Reaction Time (R Value):
 - Time till initiation of fibrin clot
 - Treatment: FFP, protamine
K
at which fibrin cross-linking ... Thromboelastogram #TEG ... Thromboelastography #diagnosis ... #coagulation #hematology
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
fibrin build up and cross ... lysis time (s) #Diagnosis ... #Hematology #Coagulation ... Thromboelastogram #TEG
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Differential Diagnosis ... Ischemic Liver, IBD ... intravascular coagulation ... Vasculitis • Injury ... pathophysiology #hematology
Review of the Coagulation Cascade
Traditional Model:
 • Parallel extrinsic and intrinsic pathways.
Contemporary Model:
 • 4 key
Review of the Coagulation ... due to vascular injury ... fibrin, which is cross-linked ... #Cascade #diagnosis ... #models #hematology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Gangrenosum (PG) 50 M Crohn ... Diagnosis? ... conditions such as IBD ... corticosteroid (eg ... clinical #photo #dermatology