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Hypereosinophilia and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

 • Secondary Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
 • Clinically Relevant HES Variants
 • When to
Clinically ... disorders • Diagnosis ... and Treatment Algorithm ... #HES #Hematology ... #management #algorithm
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... Late Budd-Chiari syndrome ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
• Suspected HIT ... Algorithm • " ... 4 T's" clinical ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #4Ts #algorithm
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
based primarily on clinical ... Estimates of the clinical ... and to adjust treatment ... #Hematology #HIT ... Thrombocytopenia #Algorithm
Bleeding risk calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial fibrillation) and IMPROVE (VTE prophylaxis for inpatients)
Important notes:
 • No
) and IMPROVE (VTE ... treatment, only ... studies suggest net clinical ... Anticoagulation #Factors #Hematology ... #Diagnosis
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... → Refer to hematology ... Rebound effect from treatment ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... #Algorithm #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm
Bubble echo is the first piece of the puzzle. The nail on
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... (HPS) Diagnosis ... Algorithm Bubble ... If <15 it is a simple ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Decreased ... Quinidine • HIT ... Non-lmmune: • HELLP Syndrome ... #Hematology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
- Budd-Chiari syndrome ... - Nephrotic syndrome ... peritonitis - HIV-associated ... Ascites #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hepatology
Anatomical Differential Diagnosis for Arrhythmias
 • SA node: Sinus bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome (SSS)
 • AV
Anatomical Differential Diagnosis ... bradycardia, Sick Sinus Syndrome ... Type 1 2°) • His-purkinje ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Causes #cardiology