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Bayesian combination of 4T score with Heparin PF4 antibody titer to obtain the post-test probability of
with Heparin PF4 ... probability of HIT ... @PulmCrit #4TScore ... Bayesian #Diagnosis #Hematology ... #HITT #Thrombocytopenia
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Evaluation Algorithm

- Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#4TScore #HITT #Algorithm #HeparinInduced #Thrombocytopenia #Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... (HIT) Evaluation ... @PulmCrit #4TScore ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Likelihood, Diagnosis and Management
 - HIT Suspected
 - Calculate 4T Score
Heparin Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... - Calculate 4T Score ... #Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology
4-T Score for the Likelihood of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
 - Thrombocytopenia - Compare the highest platelet
count
Likelihood of Heparin ... Other potential cause ... ~68%) #4TScore ... #HIT #Heparin # ... Likelihood #Diagnosis #Hematology
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... clinical probability score ... NephPrasad #Heparin ... #HIT #hematology
4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
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4T Score for Heparin-Induced ... Thrombocytopenia ... further workup of HITT ... agent #4TScore ... Diagnosis #Criteria #Hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
ABO incompatible blood ... deficiency) • HIT ... Treat primary cause ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
→ Calculate 4T score ... • If 4T score ... #HIT #Heparin ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Causes of Thrombocytopenia ... plateletcount), peripheral blood ... of thrombocytopenia ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Workup #hematology
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
with suspected HIT ... and to adjust treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology ... #HIT #Heparin # ... Induced #Thrombocytopenia