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Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
distinction has HUGE treatment ... and first-line treatment ... is plasma exchange ... Comparison #Diagnosis #Table ... #Hematology
SNRls (Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors) - FDA Approved Indications 

Venlafaxine (Effexor) - GAD, MDD, Panic Disorder, SAD
SNRls (Serotonin ... There are 5 SNRI's ... outpatient clinics is ... for treatment of ... /ambcarerx #SNRls
IBS-D Pharmacotherapy

Loperamide
Rifaximin
Eluxadoline
Alosetron
Antispasmodics
Tricyclic antidepressants
SSRIs

#IBSD #IBS #Diarrhea #Irritable #Bowel #Syndrome #pharmacology #table #comparison #management #treatment
IBS-D Pharmacotherapy ... antidepressants SSRIs ... #IBSD #IBS # ... #pharmacology #table ... comparison #management #treatment
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Inflammatory: • IBD ... Non malignant hematologic ... effect following treatment ... following EtOH induced thrombocytopenia ... states • Non-hematologic
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Treatment of Thrombotic ... Thrombocytopenic ... as soon as TTP is ... TTP Thrombotic #Thrombocytopenic ... hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia ... consumption → thrombocytopenia ... • Serotonin Release ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
Here is a quick ... DAAs #Antivirals #table ... #treatment #hcv ... infectiousdisease #hepatology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Management
Global IBS Symptoms:
  - Limited trial low FODMAP diet
Bowel Syndrome (IBS ... Management Global IBS ... peristalsis - 5-HT4 (Serotonin ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... gastroenterology #treatment
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Pathophysiology: • Process is ... coagulation studies - PBS ... + Bleeding Treatment ... diagnosis #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... for diagnosis Treatment ... peristalsis - 5-HT4 (Serotonin ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology ... gastroenterology #treatment