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Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... Pre-analytical cause ... Massive hemorrhage ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... for a Prolonged ... • Massive hemorrhage ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Causes of Post-Partum ... Hemorrhage - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... section Uterine Atony ... fatigue (e.g. prolonged
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... is more severe, prolonged ... type #clinical #photo ... #foot #dermatology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
marine microbiota & causes ... progressing to hemorrhagic ... immunosuppressive meds ... rash #cellulitis #dermatology ... legs #clinical #photo
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Hemophilia - Diagnosis ... disease) • aPTT is prolonged ... normal in mild cases ... Avoid meds that ... Management #treatment #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Thrombocytopenia • Prolonged ... Acral cyanosis • Hemorrhagic ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
medications #treatment #diagnosis ... #causes #atopy ... dermatitis #eczema #dermatology ... corticosteroids in dermatology ... D, Galloway G, Murray
Monkeypox Skin Rash
30 yr F and her 6 yr daughter purchased 2 prairie dogs 10 days
dogs 10 days ago (pers ... Diagnosis? ... monkeypox.’ 1st human case ... SkinRash #clinical #photo ... #dermatology