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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
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
disease) • aPTT is prolonged ... normal in mild cases ... Avoid meds that ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology
Subinvolution of the uterus refers to the delayed return of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size
Causes Retained ... endometritis) Uterine atony ... and Symptoms Prolonged ... is present Diagnosis ... suspected) Treatment
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
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis 
70 M chronic scaly feet. Over the years: rash has itched only occasionally;
Moccasin-variety Tinea Pedis ... Diagnosis? ... dermatophytes cause ... is more severe, prolonged ... #photo #foot #dermatology
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
#diagnosis #causes ... #atopy #atopic ... dermatitis #eczema #dermatology ... corticosteroids in dermatology ... D, Galloway G, Murray
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
Most cases are related ... pregnancy loss) • Hemorrhage ... Splenomegaly Diagnosis ... A conclusive diagnosis ... #hematology