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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... ulcers, Lupus nephritis ... - CRP: Usually normal ... • Immunologic Workup ... Management #Summary #rheumatology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
→ Refer to hematology ... for workup, including ... • Nonmalignant hematologic ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Investigation of Abnormal ... #Coagulation #Abnormal ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology ... #Diagnosis #Workup
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology
 • Lupus (SLE): ANA (anti-nuclear antibody), dsDNA (double-stranded DNA), Anti-Smith, Anti-Ro (SSA) and
Autoantibodies in Rheumatology ... • Lupus (SLE): ... glycoprotein I (ß2GP), Lupus ... LAC) • Sjogren Syndrome ... Autoantibodies #Rheumatology
ANA Patterns and Associated Rheumatic Diseases:
 • Homogeneous: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Mixed connective tissue disease
Homogeneous: Systemic lupus ... , Drug-induced Lupus ... Speckled: Systemic lupus ... SLE), Sjogren's Syndrome ... ANA #patterns #rheumatology
Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... hemolytic uremic syndrome ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology
Oral anticoagulant dosing and bridging for VTE

- Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster 

#VTE #DOAC #Bridging #Dosing #Oral
Oral anticoagulant ... Bridging #Dosing #Oral ... #Loading #DVT #Pharmacology ... #Hematology
NOAC / DOAC Pharmacology and Prescribing Cheat Sheet
Novel (or Direct) Oral Anti-Coagulants
 • Rivaroxaban
 • Apixaban
NOAC / DOAC Pharmacology ... Novel (or Direct) Oral ... #NOAC #DOAC #Pharmacology ... #Prescribing #hematology ... management #Direct #Oral
EULAR/ACR Classification Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Clinical Domains:
 • Constitutional domain: Fever
 • Cutaneous domain: Non-scarring
Criteria for Systemic Lupus ... Non-scarring alopecia, Oral ... Acute cutaneous lupus ... pericarditis • Hematologic ... Erythematosus #diagnosis #rheumatology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
CRP - Usually normal ... • Immunologic Workup ... - CRP: Usually normal ... • Immunologic Workup ... comparison #table #rheumatology