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Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Causes of Polycythemia ... Algorithm Relative ... Vera Erythropoietin ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Vera Secondary ... Acquired Causes: ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Diagnosis Algorithm ... an underlying cause ... Better call hematology ... vera (JAK2 V617F ... #Algorithm #workup
Causes of Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Dysrhythmia
 • Ischemia
 • Cardiomyopathy
 • Valvular disease
Causes of Dyspnea ... Algorithm Cardiac ... embolismPulmonary ... Metabolic acidosis • Pregnancy ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
athletic training, Pulmonary ... , Adolescence, Pregnancy ... conditions, Obesity, Polycythemia ... vera • Competitive ... #Causes #Fe #algorithm
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
first trimester pregnancy ... JAK2, CALR-calreticulin ... • Treatment algorithms ... evolving, but very ... #hematology #diagnosis