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Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
• Suspected HIT ... Algorithm • " ... 4 T's" clinical ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #4Ts #algorithm
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Relative ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... deficiency - Abnormal ... ITP - APLS - HIT ... cryoglobulins • Skin
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
Still's Disease Clinical ... Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin ... rash ± odynophagia ... Coxsackie, CMV, EBV, HIV ... hepatitis • Pulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm
Bubble echo is the first piece of the puzzle. The nail on
Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis ... Algorithm Bubble ... If <15 it is a simple ... #Algorithm #hepatology ... #pulmonary
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
approach to the diagnosis ... based primarily on clinical ... Estimates of the clinical ... #Hematology #HIT ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm
Von Willebrand Disease - Most common inherited bleeding disorder 
Clinical 
 • Easy bruising 
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bleeding disorder Clinical ... bruising • Skin ... PT/INR • Normal ... VonWillebrand #Disease #Diagnosis ... #Hematology
Pustular Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pruritic / Scaly / Erythematous lesions, usually poorly demarcated
Acneiform -
Pustular Skin Rash ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pruritic ... sunlight, alcohol, hot ... #Algorithm #causes
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
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Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Elevated ... Hypoxia-driven: Cardiac/pulmonary ... ), TEMPI (VEGF normal ... #Algorithm #hematology
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

The term maculopapule is a portmanteau, a combination
of macule and
Maculopapular Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC ... ; however, it is ... pathognomonic for SJS or EM ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... #Algorithm #Central