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Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced ... • Suspected HIT ... Algorithm • "4 T's" clinical ... NephPrasad #Heparin ... #hematology #diagnosis
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
based primarily on clinical ... tests, which are also ... Estimates of the clinical ... #Hematology #HIT ... #Heparin #Induced
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
Heparin Induced ... • IgG binds heparin-PF4 ... heparin (including ... • Start non-heparin ... #HIT #Heparin
Asterixis is a type of negative myoclonus characterized by irregular lapses of posture of various body
liver disease (hepatic ... retention, but also ... hyperammonemia #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #diagnosis ... #video
Jaw Clonus on Physical Exam

A 24-year-old man presented with progressive dysphagia, dysarthria, and weakness in his
and weakness in his ... consistent with a diagnosis ... #Jaw #Clonus #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... #ALS #Neurology
Asterixis on Physical Exam

Asterixis, aka liver flap, indicates at least Grade 2 hepatic encephalopathy in a
least Grade 2 hepatic ... drkeithsiau #Asterixis #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video ... cirrhosis #flap #neurology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
- Differential Diagnosis ... Hematological: - HIT ... Hyperhomocysteinemia - Heparin-induced ... pathophysiology #hematology ... #differential #diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
organ damage Clinical ... dysfunction (25%) • Hepatic ... deficiency) • HIT ... : Heparin-PF4 antibodies ... 100mg/dL) - Heparin
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
unable to lower his ... back from the bed as ... Rigidity #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology
Nuchal Rigidity in Infantile Bacterial Meningitis

Flexion of the neck revealed nuchal rigidity. The patient was unable
unable to lower his ... back from the bed as ... Rigidity #Meningitis #PhysicalExam ... #Clinical #Video ... Peds #Pediatrics #neurology