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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach to Anemia ... Sideroblastic anemia ... ACD, Aplastic anemia ... , CKD • Hemolytic ... MatthewHoMD #Anemia
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia ... • Anemia: macrocytic ... • IgG type ± C3d ... Autoimmune #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #diagnosis #management
Aplastic Anemia - Illness Script
Signs and symptoms:
 • Recurrent infections from neutropenia
 • Mucosal bleeding from
Aplastic Anemia ... • Symptomatic anemia ... megaloblastic anemia ... SCVMCMed #Aplastic #Anemia ... #diagnosis #management
Cold Agglutinin Disease

3 Types of Cold Sensitive Antibodies:
  1. Cold Agglutinins (CAD)
  2. Donath-Landsteiner
nose, ears, or fingers ... • Symptoms of anemia ... anemia • Cold ... disease #hemolytic #anemia ... #hematology #diagnosis
Conjunctival Pallor on Physical Exam
After gently pulling down the patient's lower lid (top), the clinician observes
observes the lid's inner ... patients without anemia ... patients with anemia ... Conjunctival #Pallor #PhysicalExam ... #diagnosis #anemia
Pruritus Treatment Algorithm for Hemodialysis Patients 

Non-PharmacoIogicaI Measures 
 • Use gentle soap e.g. Dove
clothing • Keep finger ... trimmed • For dry skin ... #Hemodialysis #Uremic ... #Uremia #Management ... #Nephrology #CKD
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... • Xerosis (dry skin ... renal failure/uremia ... #generalized #dermatology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Aplastic Anemia ... • Aplastic anemia ... Immune Aplastic Anemia ... Headaches • Pale skin ... #diagnosis #management
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and Management ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... acute leukemia Management ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Cardiovascular Causes of Dyspnea:
 • Myocardium:
	- Heart failure
	- CAD/ACS
	- Valvulopathy
 • Electrical:
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Heart failure - CAD ... Transverse myelitis • Hematology ... : - Anemia • ... #differential #diagnosis