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Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Thrombosis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... Hyperviscosity, TTP, APLS ... #differential # ... diagnosis #vascular
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Hypercoagulable State Arterial ... Echocardiogram, Vascular ... risk actor for arterial ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hematology
Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
Legs / Feet - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Arterial insufficiency ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Skin Ulcers by Etiology - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
 • Trauma
 • Pressure
 • Radiation
Vascular:
 • Arterial
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Radiation Vascular ... : • Arterial Insufficiency ... ulcerative #skinrash #dermatology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Incidence: common in APL ... • Triggers: ATRA ... Cathepsin G release → vascular ... initiation • Differential ... unless severe APLS
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... for workup, including ... Glucocorticoids, IL-1B, ATRA ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disruptions in vascular ... Rash: - ITP - APLS ... deficiency Work ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Hypercoagulable Workup ... FOR TESTING: • Vascular ... clinical episodes of arterial ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #hematology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... Mediastinal mass, Left atrial ... Other - ALS, Dementia ... disorder URGENT WORKUP ... #Dysphagia #Differential
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
to perform own ADLs ... algorithm to determine ... - Peripheral vascular ... CARP, DECREASE V trials ... stratification #diagnosis