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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... #Coagulation #Abnormal ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Workup
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Destruction • Abnormal ... Sequestration Disordered Platelet ... • Vasculitis Coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Inherited Qualitative Platelet Defects
Bernard-Soulier Syndrome
 • Defect of adhesion due to a lack of GP Ib/IX/V
Inherited Qualitative Platelet ... receptor] • Normal ... platelet count, ... without platelet ... #Defects #comparison
Bleeding and Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Vascular System Defect - Congenital vs Acquired
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... vs Acquired • Platelet ... Qualitative • Coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
Intravascular Coagulation ... (DIC) Platelet ... thrormbin-induced platelet ... consumption of coagulation ... Intravascular #Coagulation
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
presents with coagulation ... Liver tests, Low Platelets ... pregnancy * Severe coagulation ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Comparison
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... < 1800/uL, • platelet ... /uL Initial Workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
presents with coagulation ... Liver tests, Low Platelets ... pregnancy * Severe coagulation ... diagnosis #table #comparison
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hematology for workup ... Thrombocytosis #Platelets ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Intravascular Coagulation ... Findings in DIC: • Platelet ... Thrombocytopenia - Platelet ... Thrombocytopenia - Normal ... - APTT < 1.5 x normal