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Warm Antibody Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia 
1) DIAGNOSE AIHA
 • Anemia: macrocytic > normocytic, ↑ reticulocytes
 •
DIAGNOSE AIHA • Anemia ... autoantibodies: positive ... • Blood smear: Differential ... → schizocytes, Positive ... #diagnosis #management
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... patients with anemia ... if serology is positive ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Hypernatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Diabetes Insipidus Workup

Step #1 - Consider the history
Step #2 - Assess
Hypernatremia Differential ... Diabetes Insipidus Workup ... Hypernatremia #Management ... Algorithm #Sodium #nephrology
Stroke Evaluation and Management Algorithm

Clinical suspicion of stroke (BE FAST)
 • Balance loss
 • Eyes: vision
Evaluation and Management ... Immediate Workup ... Klaas #Stroke #Management ... Algorithm #diagnosis #differential ... #neurology #CVA
Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
findings BPPV • Short-lived ... Positive Hallpike ... Positive head impulse ... Vertigo #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
Weight loss • Anemia ... Immune hemolytic anemia ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... Immunohistochemical studies (to differentiate ... hematology #oncology #management
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Diagnosis and Management ... and pernicious anemia ... emotions - A positive ... Testing anti-GAD (positive ... antibody that works
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
the recumbent position ... the horizontal position ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... from accessing port ... pathophysiology #differential
Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Type A: Impaired O2 Delivery (DO2)
 • Decreased O2 Delivery: Hypotension
Lactic Acidosis - Differential ... Shock, Severe Anemia ... Beta-Agonists, ↑ work ... testing • Seen in Short ... Lactic #Acidosis #Differential
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
formed or don’t work ... Pinpoint-sized red spots ... • Aplastic Anemia ... Workup: • Complete ... blood count with differential