12 results
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
- TTP/HUS, HELLP ... coagulation defects. 1) HELLP ... Elevated Liver tests ... #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 ... #TTPHUS #HELLP ... #AFLP #Obstetrics ... #OBGyn #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Comparison
Evaluation abnormal liver tests in pregnancy
- Cholestatic Pattern
- Hepatocellular Pattern

#LFTs #transaminits #pregnancy #obgyn #obstetrics #hepatology #diagnosis
abnormal liver tests ... in pregnancy - ... #transaminits #pregnancy ... #obgyn #obstetrics ... #hepatology #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
test immediately ... because pregnancy ... workup choices ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Endocrinology
Liver Disease in Pregnancy
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP)
 • Onset/Trimester: 25-32 weeks
 • Typical clinical features:
Liver Disease in Pregnancy ... , no necrosis HELLP ... #hepatology #obstetrics ... #differential #diagnosis ... #icp #HELLP #AFLP
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Fatty Liver of Pregnancy ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Preeclampsia, HELLP ... #hepatology #obstetrics ... #obgyn #diagnosis
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Liver Function Tests ... - Differential Diagnosis ... AIH, Wilsons, Pregnancy ... - AFLP, HELLP ... #hepatology #LiverFunctionTests
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... resolution of pregnancy ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
A possible diagnostic algorithm for pulmonary embolism in pregnancy (equipose)

Given the variability in guidelines and equipoise
A possible diagnostic ... pulmonary embolism in pregnancy ... equipose): #Diagnosis ... #OBGyn #Obstetrics ... #Workup #Imaging
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
failure, esp in work-up ... Quick review can help ... HIV, EtOH, Urine Pregnancy ... Test, UTox Dr ... Pearls #Checklist #diagnosis