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Hemolytic Anemias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Signs of anemia and hemolysis:
 • ↓ Haptoglobin
 • ↑ LDH
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Reticulocytes • Abnormal ... : Membrane defects ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology
Inherited Qualitative Platelet Defects
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
 • Defect of adhesion due to a lack of GP Ib/IX/V
receptor] • Normal ... Eric Strong @DrEricStrong ... - Strong Medicine ... #comparison #table ... differential #diagnosis #hematology
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... Eric Strong @ https ... #Coagulation #Abnormal ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology
Causes of Extravascular and Intravascular Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extravascular - Spleen and RES-mediated hemolysis
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drug-induced AIHA - Abnormal ... Hgb & Hgb Defects ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Quantitative Defect ... Destruction • Abnormal ... - Qualitative Defect ... #Causes #Hematology
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ducts - CBD stone ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal ... #diagnosis #hepatology
CHA2DS2VASc vs HAS-BLED scores for stroke risk and bleed risk on anticoagulation

C	Congestive Heart Failure	1

H	Hypertension	1

A2	Age >75	2

D	Diabetes Mellitus	1

S2	Stroke,
HAS-BLED scores for stroke ... Mellitus 1 S2 Stroke ... hypertension 1 A Abnormal ... CHADS2VASc #HASBLED #Comparison ... AFib #Diagnosis #Hematology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease US — Normal ... Common Bile Duct Stone ... Others #LFTs #Hepatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Physiologic Skin Changes in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Face
 • Melasma
Abdomen
 • Linea Nigra 
Hormone induced
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vulva) Other • Striae ... Distensae (striae ... #SkinChanges #normal ... Pregnancy #skin #dermatology
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) - Recognition of giant cell arteritis (GCA)

1) Is visual loss caused
field: altitudinal defect ... efficacy of GCs Abnormal ... GiantCellArteritis #GCA #Rheumatology ... Ophthalmology #Diagnosis #Algorithm