4 results
Review of the Coagulation Cascade
Traditional Model:
 • Parallel extrinsic and intrinsic pathways.
Contemporary Model:
 • 4 key
Review of the Coagulation ... Cascade Traditional ... Initiation phase caused ... #Cascade #diagnosis ... models #hematology #pathophysiology
The coagulation cascade is shown, separated into different phases with their endogenous and pharmacological inhibitors shown.
generated by Tissue Factor ... #Coagulation #Cascade ... thrombin #clot #PT ... #PTT #diagnosis ... models #hematology #pathophysiology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... protein C and S Pathophysiology ... Fibrinogen: ↓ • PT ... Treat primary cause ... #diagnosis #causes
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
- Differential Diagnosis ... inhibitor of a coagulation ... integrity Clotting cascade ... discern these causes ... #Differential #Diagnosis