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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... of thrombocytopenia ... hemolytic uremic syndrome ... , Hematology 2012 ... #Differential #Algorithm
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Likelihood, Diagnosis and Management
 - HIT Suspected
 - Calculate 4T Score
Heparin Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... #Thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Management #Hematology
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Evaluation Algorithm

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#4TScore #HITT #Algorithm #HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia #Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... HIT) Evaluation Algorithm ... #4TScore #HITT #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
suspected Heparin-Induced ... Suspected HIT Algorithm ... NephPrasad #Heparin #Induced ... #HIT #hematology ... diagnosis #4Ts #algorithm
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
disease (MCTD), Drug-induced ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... Heart Valve) #Thrombocytopenia ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... following EtOH induced ... thrombocytopenia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... e.g. prolonged/induced ... • Idiopathic thrombocytopenic ... TTP) • HELLP syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
ANA (Antinuclear Antibody) and ANCA (Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies)
 • Systemic lupus erythematosus
   1. Anti-dsDNA
ANA (Antinuclear ... Anti-histone (in drug-induced ... cases • Sjögren syndrome ... Jcortesizaguirr #ANA #Antinuclear ... antibodies #diagnosis #rheumatology
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
Antinuclear Antibodies ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... Arthritis, Sjögren Syndrome ... Kumfer @AnnKumfer #Antinuclear ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology