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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... and Causes Increased ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Causes #Workup
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... the most likely cause ... useful part of the initial ... work-up, because ... #Workup #AAFP
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Evidence of glomerular ... Nephrology if cause ... #Workup #urology
Chest Pain - Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

History and Exam
Acute life-threatening causes:
 • Acute myocardial infarction
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Algorithm History ... life-threatening causes ... Esophageal rupture Initial ... Pain #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... evaluated for glomerular ... or alternative complement ... infections are common causes ... #testing #workup
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Causes of Extravascular ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... perfringens - Complement-Mediated ... immune-complex hemolytic anemia ... #Causes #Hematology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial ... or alternative complement ... infections are common causes ... #workup #diagnosis ... #initial #testing
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... Vasculitis - Skin, glomeruli ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... : - Kidneys: glomerular ... against MPO • Complement
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm for alcohol withdrawal

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-Phenobarbital monotherapy has numerous advantages
Phenobarbital monotherapy algorithm ... - SEE UPDATED ALGORITHM ... Alternative causes ... can be useful initially ... -If you work at
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Prevalence: 1-2 cases ... and pernicious anemia ... antibody that works ... Treatment: • Initial ... • Resistant to Initial