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Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
(e.g. heparin contamination ... thrombin inhibitors, heparin ... • Reduced liver ... associated with systemic ... #differential #hematology
Portal venous gas on hepatic ultrasound: A concerning finding in the critically ill patient that should
ultrasound: A concerning ... portal venous system ... variety of other causes ... #hepatology #liver ... #pocus #clinical
Hepatic Metastases on POCUS 
Patient with history of colon cancer presents with right flank pain. Focused
on POCUS Patient ... with history of colon ... Focused renal u/ ... Note hepatic masses ... #ultrasound #metastatic
Hepatic Metastases on POCUS 
Patient with history of colon cancer presents with right flank pain. Focused
on POCUS Patient ... with history of colon ... Focused renal u/ ... Note hepatic masses ... #ultrasound #metastatic
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... Early liver disease ... Reduced liver synthesis ... associated with systemic ... #differential #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... Bleeding (64%) • Renal ... Fibrinogen: ↓ • PT ... DIC • Severe Liver ... treatment #management #hematology