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Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
- TTP/HUS, HELLP ... Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 2) ... #AFLP #obstetrics ... #hematology #diagnosis
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
Elevated Liver tests ... plasma exchange 2) ... #TTPHUS #HELLP ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... OBGyn #Hematology #Diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm Test ... levels (OCPs, pregnancy ... ) Test 2: ACTH Stimulation ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
+preg test. ... (see below for diagnosis ... an IUP or not. #2 ... Ultrasound #POCUS #clinical ... #obgyn #obstetrics
Diagnostic algorithm for PE in Pregnancy
YEARS items:
 1. Clinical signs and symptoms of DVT
 2. Hemoptysis
Diagnostic algorithm ... for PE in Pregnancy ... Clinical signs and ... symptoms of DVT 2. ... #obstetrics
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... resolution of pregnancy ... , critical illness ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
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during pregnancy ... Urine Dipstick ≥2+ ... preeclampsia patients • HELLP ... so have high clinical ... hypertension #htn #obstetrics
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular ... melanoma, myeloma • Pregnancy ... : HELLP • Iatrogenic ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... liver disease: > 2