5 results
Recurrent / Breakthrough DVT During Anticoagulation

Subtherapeutic Anticoagulation
Hypercoagulable State 
 - Antithrombin deficiency 
 - Hypercoagulability ot
Anticoagulation Hypercoagulable ... Hypercoagulability ot Ca ... Recurrent #DVT #VTE ... anticoagulation #hematology ... #differential #algorithm
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
How do you work ... monitoring • TTE ... coags • +/- hypercoagulable ... No major-risk embolic ... #stroke #workup
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
 •
Algorithm History ... life-threatening causes ... Pneumothorax • Pulmonary ... embolism • Cardiac ... score for PE • CTA
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Gastric & Ovarian CA ... Atrial myxoma • Hypercoagulable ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... Cause Injury By ... Treat underlying cause
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
Gastric & Ovarian CA ... Atrial myxoma • Hypercoagulable ... Cerebral > Splenic, Pulmonary ... cause injury by ... Treat underlying cause