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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 3) ... #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 ... delivery of child 3) ... #TTPHUS #HELLP ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... OBGyn #Hematology #Diagnosis
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
, no necrosis HELLP ... Onset/Trimester: 3 ... #hepatology #obstetrics ... #differential #diagnosis ... #icp #HELLP #AFLP
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Algorithm Clinical ... if value is < 3, ... /inconclusive (3- ... interact with stim test ... Stimulation #StimTest #Endocrinology
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
+preg test. ... (see below for diagnosis ... at the bedside #3 ... 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 ... Hemoptysis 3. ... #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
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Algorithm Vascular ... melanoma, myeloma • Pregnancy ... : HELLP • Iatrogenic ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... muscle injury: > 3