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Hemoptysis Differential Diagnosis Framework
Cardiovascular: Pulmonary embolism, Heart failure, Vasculitis, Valvular disease, Arteriovenous malformation
Pulmonary - Airway: Bronchitis,
Hemoptysis Differential ... Cardiovascular: Pulmonary ... Heart failure, Vasculitis ... Other: Catamenial hemoptysis ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Hemoptysis
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
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Causes of Hemoptysis ... Algorithm Massive Hemoptysis ... Vasculitis Infection ... Vasculitis • ... Malformation #Hemoptysis
Petechiae/Purpura - Diagnostic Algorithm. Pathophysiology: 1) Represent the passage of erythrocytes from the intravascular to extravascular
trauma, infection, vasculitis ... primary or secondary hemostasis ... process such as vasculiitis ... commonly renal and pulmonary
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Massive Hemoptysis ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Embolism, Vasculitis ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Massive #Hemoptysis ... Diagnosis #Management #pulmonary
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Pulmonary Renal ... Fever, Hematuria, Hemoptysis ... ANCA-positive vasculitis ... ANCA-negative vasculitis ... IgA-associated vasculitis
Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Massive Hemoptysis: >150-300 mL in 24h
Airway disease: 
 • Bronchitis, Bronchiectasis, Malignancy
Hemoptysis - Differential ... Framework Massive Hemoptysis ... Autoimmune: ANCA-Assoc vasculitis ... NUIM_Chiefs #Hemoptysis ... Differential #Diagnosis #pulmonary
Pulmonary Embolism - Signs and Symptoms
Most Common Presenting SYMPTOMS 
 - Dyspnea at rest or with
Pulmonary Embolism ... Wheezing (21%) - Hemoptysis ... thigh swelling, erythema
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
progressing GN • New pulmonary ... MPO > PR3) • Pulmonary ... Granulomas, IgE, pulmonary ... infiltrates, hemoptysis ... infiltrates/cavities, hemoptysis
Highlighted Conditions With Arteritis or Periarteritis of the Coronaries
Takayasu's arteritis:
 - Onset < 40 yrs
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multiplex ANCA vasculitis ... sinusitis - pulmonary ... nodules - Hemoptysis ... Leukocytoclastic vasculitis
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
bloodstream Hemolysis ... anemia, PNH, immune hemolysis ... myelofibrosis • Hemolysis ... Legionnaires disease • Pulmonary ... tumor burden) Vasculitis