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Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Causes #Workup ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
Algorithm for the ... red blood cell; MMA ... Hemorrhage or hemolysis ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Workup #AAFP
Hemolytic Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Sickle cells - Consider sickle cell disease (diverse genotypes):
Hemolytic Anemia ... Algorithm • Sickle ... Consider RBC membrane disorder ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... acute blood loss, hemolysis ... (BM) ablative disorders ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Workup #Hematology
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Algorithm May ... State: • Anemia ... Generalized Anxiety Disorder ... #Arrhythmias #Cardiology ... #Algorithm #causes
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
Algorithm Primary ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... Leukemia (CML) - Hemolytic ... Anemia - Others ... #causes
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
- Differential Diagnosis ... DIC/TTP/HUS - Hemolytic ... anemia - Splenomegaly ... GPA - EGPA - MPA ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Anemia, hypoglycemia ... Abnormalities #Disorders ... #Cardiology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
defined as >100 mm ... : • Valvular disorders ... iron deficiency anemia ... Myeloproliferative disorders ... #cardiology
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... areas (less than 2 mm ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... deficiency Work ... #Algorithm #Causes