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Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
diagnosis and initial management ... based primarily on clinical ... laboratory tests ... and to adjust treatment ... #Hematology #HIT
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
Diagnosis: • Clinical ... approach for post-test ... : Confirmatory test ... non-heparin A/C if clinical ... #Treatment #Hematology
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
Overview: chronic, inflammatory symmetric polyarthritis involving small joints of hands/feet, knees, shoulders
Signs & Symptoms:
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary ... of hands/feet, knees ... narrowing) • Ultrasound ... Diagnosis: CLINICAL ... exam and imaging Treatment
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
esp in work-up/management ... note, discharge summary ... Troponin, TSH, CPK, HIV ... Urine Pregnancy Test ... diagnosis #workup #criticalcare
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Summary A defect ... shunt (Type 2) Clinical ... 10 minutes of rest ... ) on room air Treatment ... #treatment #hepatology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary ... adults in the west ... C Clinical Presentation ... microglobulin Treatment ... workup #oncology #hematology
SAPHO Syndrome Summary

What?
SAPHO syndrome is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder of bone, joint, and skin characterized
SAPHO Syndrome Summary ... Rheumatic pain Clinical ... Diagnosis: • A clinical ... and lower jaw Treatment ... #diagnosis #management
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary 3 Conditions ... forefoot, ankles, knees ... not possible • Ultrasound ... #treatment #rheumatology