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Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
approach for post-test ... : Confirmatory test ... management of HIT ... #HIT #Heparin ... #Treatment #Hematology
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
initial management ... laboratory tests ... to adjust treatment ... #Hematology #HIT ... #Heparin #Induced
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
severe bleeding and ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #decisionaid #cardiology ... #hematology #warfarin
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
deficiency) • HIT ... + Bleeding Treatment ... 100mg/dL) - Heparin ... diagnosis #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Double Apical Impulse (S4) Visualization on Physical Exam - Hi-Res Video Version: https://www.grepmed.com/images/7802/physicalexam-cardiology-impulse-double-gallop-apical-signs

On palpation, the PMI
Physical Exam - Hi-Res ... Video Version: ... 7802/physicalexam-cardiology-impulse-double-gallop-apical-signs ... is best heard over ... #Signs #Cardiology
Vasospastic (Prinzmetal) Angina
Definition / Epidemiology:
 • Rest angina attributed to coronary artery vasospasm.
 • Patients often
Epidemiology: • Rest ... perform provocative tests ... in cath lab Treatment ... Prinzmetal #Angina #cardiology ... #diagnosis #management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
treatment of Hereditary ... initial screening test ... with elevated HIC ... , hepatic iron concentration ... algorithm #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to be in ADHF starts ... & Dry) is the treatment ... & Dry” is the treatment ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Liver function tests ... Revascularization, treatment ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #Management
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
anterior chest wall, parts ... lower jaw Treatment ... the best response ... SAPHO #Syndrome #Rheumatology ... #diagnosis #management