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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #MCV #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... evaluation or workup ... organ-specific signs ... or symptoms (eg ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... lesion • CNS infection ... (e.g., meningitis ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
• Malignancy (e.g ... . hematologic) ... Endocrine disorders (e.g ... lymphopenia, low PLT • Anemia ... Induced Lupus: • Symptoms
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... pylori test (GI symptoms ... function test, ANA (e.g ... changes), high MCV anemia ... #hematology
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... is conscious, symptoms ... trolley and 12-lead ECG ... CM5 continuous ECG ... Obtain a 12-lead ECG
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
systemic sx + signs ... not be subtle e.g ... E.g. 80 yo ESR cutoff ... systemic complaints- anemia ... GCA #Temporal #Signs
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... the presence of anemia ... titer, ACE level, CXR ... inflammatory disease (e.g ... Chemistry profile (e.g
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
(e.g., EBV) ... and Symptoms: ... pro-inflammatory cytokines (e.g ... Immunosuppression (e.g ... anti-IFN-γ antibodies (e.g
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
of pregnancy (e.g ... maternal age • Anemia ... Genetic variants (e.g ... deficiencies (e.g ... Consider biomarkers (e.g