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Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
500 mg QD until normal ... dysfuxtion, ICU, refractory ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
TIPS involves the creation of a low-resistance pathway between a hepatic vein
branch of the portal ... system, reducing portal ... • Recurrent or refractory ... hemorrhage • Refractory ... Portosystemic #Shunt #hepatology
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
of Anemia with Normal ... - Decreased/NormaI ... PRV, Chronic) Normal ... Hemoglobinopathy - Normal ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Aplastic Anemia Summary

 • Definition
 • Pathophysiology
 • DDx: AA vs Hypocellular MDS
 • Expectation
 •
• Relapse and Refractory ... diagnosis #oncology #hematololgy
Mixing Study
 • Clotting tests can be abnormal due to either a clotting factor deficiency, or
an inhibitor of normal ... to have 50% of normal ... the test to be normal ... Study #diagnosis #hematology ... pathophysiology #hematology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Azathioprine for refractory ... inhibitors for refractory ... Prednisone for refractory ... for unusual or refractory ... #pharmacology #rheumatology
Management and Complications of Cirrhosis and Ascites

Ascites Workup Algorithm
Ascites Management
Refractory Ascites
Hyponatremia
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Hepatic Hydrothorax
AKI in
Ascites Management Refractory ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Prolonged PT (INR), Normal ... Prolonged PTT, Normal ... Prolonged PTT, Normal ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Patterns of Liver Injury
Transaminase Levels:
  > 50x normal - Ischemic Hepatitis
  > 20x normal
Levels: > 50x normal ... Hepatitis > 20x normal ... Thrombosis 5-10x normal ... muscle 2-5x normal ... Liver #Injury #hepatology
The 3 Fates of a Premature Atrial Complex
 • PAC can be conducted with normal QRS
conducted with normal ... bundle branch refractory ... during the absolute refractory