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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis Framework ... Non-hemolytic: ACD, Aplastic ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... #MCV #Algorithm
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... width: Measures degree ... of substrate (e.g ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis ... #Macrocytic
Almost any type of cardiac arrhythmia is seen in digitalis toxic­ity. However, type II second-degree atrioventricular
type II second-degree ... Non-paroxysmal atrial tachycardia ... The various ECG ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology ... #EKG #ECG #Digoxin
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... • Marrow Aplasia ... • Secondary (e.g ... #Algorithm #Causes
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Regular, Wide-Complex Tachycardia
1. aVR: Is the initial deflection in aVR positive?
Algorithm for the ... AV Dissociation: ... Interpretation #ECG ... #EKG #Electrocardiogram ... #Diagnosis #Cardiology
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... • Drugs Oval Macrocytes ... Increased Requirement (e.g ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Megakaryopoiesis • Aplastic ... Anemia • Toxic ... Damage (e.g. ... Displacement (e.g ... Foreign Surface (e.g
Reticulocyte Production Index = (Retic %) x (Hct / 45) / Maturation Factor
The maturation factor is
at a particular degree ... marrow failure: Aplastic ... infiltration (e.g ... Marrow suppression (e.g ... Intrinsic RBC defects (e.g
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... Iron Deficiency (Eg ... Other • e.g ... #Microcytic #Anemia
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Bradycardia:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Maternal ... congenital heart block (e.g ... Vagal stimulation (e.g ... #Algorithm #Causes