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Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
for a Prolonged PT ... and extrinsic pathways ... in the common pathway ... to the common pathway ... #differential #hematology
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... deficiencies: Contact pathway ... Pre-analytical cause ... to the common pathways ... #differential #hematology
Coagulation Cascade Mnemonic - PITT vs PET
PITT (with an I) = Intrinsic = APTT
E)= Extrinsic=PT ... , 7, 10 Common Pathway ... PET #diagnosis #hematology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
BEARING CHILD PATHWAY ... FLAGS - In all cases ... cell disease Rheumatology ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... #Pathway #Child
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Causes of Prolonged ... PT (INR), Prolonged ... • Prolonged PT ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
the intrinsic pathway ... the extrinsic pathway ... in the common pathway ... and extrinsic pathways ... discern these causes
The coagulation cascade is shown, separated into different phases with their endogenous and pharmacological inhibitors shown.
thrombin (extrinsic pathway ... FXIIa (intrinsic pathway ... thrombin #clot #PT ... diagnosis #models #hematology ... Edoxaban #heparin #pathway
Arrhythmias - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
May present as: palpitations, dizziness, syncope, chest discomfort
Cardiac Causes:
 - Structural
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Accessory pathway ... ) Non-Cardiac Causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms by Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease grade. Highlighted boxes and arrows
Pharmacologic treatment algorithms ... preferred treatment pathways ... Management #Pulmonary #COPD
Vertigo - is it central or peripheral? Vertigo is classified into either peripheral or central depending
the vestibular pathway ... it can also be caused ... Vertigo that is caused ... vertigo #diagnosis #EM