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Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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DIAGNOSE AIHA • Anemia ... • Blood smear: Differential ... Immunosuppressive agents ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #rheumatology
Evans Syndrome Pharmacology Management 
Corticosteroids
IVIg
Rituximab
Splenectomy
Azathioprine
Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporin
Mycophenolate
Vinka-alkaloid
Plasma exchange
Transfusion
Anticoagulation
Bone marrow stimulating agents

doi:10.3390/jcm9123851

#Evans #Syndrome #Pharmacology #Management #Medications #comparison #table
Evans Syndrome Pharmacology ... exchange Transfusion Anticoagulation ... marrow stimulating agents ... #Pharmacology # ... #comparison #table
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Platelet Count - Differential ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... myelosuppressive agents ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... Thrombocytosis #Platelets #Differential
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... Hypomethylating agents ... Myelodysplastic #Syndrome ... #treatment #hematology
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies - 
Dermatomyositis (DM), Immune-Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy (IMNM), Antisynthetase Syndrome (ASS), Inclusion Body Myositis
Antisynthetase Syndrome ... Idiopathic #Myopathy #Comparison ... #Managment #algorithm ... #Rheumatology # ... Differential
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,
bleed risk on anticoagulation ... Bleeding history/anemia ... Anti-platelet agent ... CHADS2VASc #HASBLED #Comparison ... AFib #Diagnosis #Hematology
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... Pain Management ... steroids, on ASA/anticoagulation ... • Neuropathic agents ... #guide #comparison
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Constitutional Syndromes ... salts • Chemical Agents ... Benzene • Physical Agents ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome ... immunosuppressive meds • +/- Anticoagulation ... #Treatment #management ... #pharmacology # ... rheumatology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
• Aplastic Anemia ... Immunosuppressive agents ... Chemotherapeutic agents ... blood count with differential ... #diagnosis #hematology