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Anemia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
 - History, Physical Exam, Labs
 - Microcytic
 - Normocytic
 -
Anemia - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... - Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Workup #Differential ... #Diagnosis #causes
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic ... Algorithm and Causes ... breakdown • Anaemia ... Hemolysis #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #Workup #Hematology
Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
of macrocytic anemia ... elevated, but anemia ... megaloblastic anemia ... #Diagnosis #Macrocytosis ... #Macrocytic #Anemia
Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
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Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia ... • Anemia: macrocytic ... 2) LOOK FOR a cause ... Autoimmune #Hemolytic #Anemia ... #diagnosis #management
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... patients with anemia ... change medical management ... Iron #Deficiency #Anemia ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Causes of Wide Pulse ... - Differential Diagnosis ... iron deficiency anemia ... viscosity) - anemia ... #causes #cardiology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup History ... changes), high MCV anemia ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes #Workup
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) Non-Cardiac Causes ... State: • Anemia ... #Arrhythmias #Cardiology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Diagnosing Brucellosis
Epidemiological Exposures
- Endemic Regions
- Clinical Micro Lab Technicians
- Animal/Vaccine Exposure: Vets, Slaughterhouse workers, hunters
- Unpasteurized
Diagnosing Brucellosis ... Genitourinary Diagnostic ... CBC + Chemistry: Anemia ... Transaminitis - Radiology ... #Criteria #Workup
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and Management ... old, ~10,000 new cases ... cytopenias (usually anemia ... acute leukemia Management ... #Management #treatment