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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Diagnosis Framework by MCV ... Microcytic (MCV ... Normocytic (MCV ... Macrocytic (MCV ... , Drugs (e.g., hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea - Pathophysiology and Benefits in Sickle Cell Disease
 • Decreases number of pain crises (
Hydroxyurea - Pathophysiology ... decreased mortality #Hydroxyurea
Hyperviscosity Syndrome - Causes and Treatment

 - Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia (most common) / Plasmapheresis 
 - Multiple
Leukapheresis + Hydroxyurea ... Leukapheresis + Hydroxyurea
Medications for the Management of Anemia

TREATMENT OF ANEMIA
 - Cyanocobalamin/B12
 - Erythropoietin/epoetin alfa
 - Darbepoetin alfa
CELL ANEMIA - Hydroxyurea
SCORTCH Congenital Infections Mnemonic
S - Syphilis
C - CMV
O - Other
R - Rubella
T - Toxoplasmosis
C - Chickenpox
- Syphilis C - CMV ... , HTLV-1, HBV, HCV
Hematology Algorithms 

Anemia is described as a reduction in the proportion of the red blood cells.
microcytic anemia (MCV ... normocytic anemia (MCV ... standard deviation of MCV ... /mean MCV) × 100 ... Mentzer index = (MCV
Diagnostic Framework for Anemia (Morphological Approach - MCV)
Low MCV - <80fL - "Microcytic"
 • Iron deficiency
Morphological Approach - MCV ... ) Low MCV - <80fL ... patients) Normal MCV ... anemia" High MCV ... #morphologic #mcv
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Reticulocytes, MCV ... , MCH, MCHC, Serum
Elevated Transaminases / Transaminitis - Differential Diagnosis

 • Infectious: HAV, HCV, HEV, EBV, HSV, CMV
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Infectious: HAV, HCV ... HEV, EBV, HSV, CMV
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Dobutamine 2-20 mcg ... Milrinone 0.375-0.75 mcg ... Isoproterenol 2-10 mcg ... Epinephrine 0-20 mcg ... Dopamine, low 1-4 mcg