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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Signs of anemia ... Extrinsic RBC Defects ... Intrinsic RBC Defects ... : Membrane defects ... #hematology
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pupillary #Pupils #Defects ... #Differential #
Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
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Effects of Strokes ... Territory #Symptoms #Signs ... #Localization #Effects ... #Neurology #Diagnosis ... #Table #Territories
Vasculitis - Break down based on vessel size 
Distribution of vessel involvement by large vessel vasculitis,
vessel vasculitis affects ... predominantly affects ... predominantly affects ... #Diagnosis #Rheumatology ... #Differential #
Nerve agent exposure is a generalized whole-body exposure. Similar to organophosphates, symptoms and signs result from
, symptoms and signs ... Acetylcholine exerts its effects ... than muscarinic effects ... #Diagnosis #Toxicology ... SignsSymptoms #Table
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Diagnosis Framework ... Non-immune: Membrane Defects ... Spiders - Enzyme Defects ... - Hemoglobin Defects ... #Diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormal Hgb & Hgb Defects ... Hgb - Membrane Defects ... - RBC Enzyme Defects ... #Causes #Hematology
Inherited Qualitative Platelet Defects
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
 • Defect of adhesion due to a lack of GP Ib/IX/V
Qualitative Platelet Defects ... Inherited #Platelet #Defects ... #comparison #table ... #differential # ... diagnosis #hematology
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Diagnosis Algorithm ... , Other enzyme defects ... Unstable hemoglobin defects ... Glutathione metabolism defects ... #workup #hematology
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Mechanisms and Side Effects ... Pathophysiology #Pharmacology ... SideEffects #Psychiatry #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms