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Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... TTP/HUS indicates ... thrombotic thrombocytopenic ... , Hematology 2012 ... #Differential #Algorithm
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TTP VS HUS

Big picture points : Often hard to differentiate the two entities,
Thrombotic Microangiopathy ... distinction has HUGE treatment ... and first-line treatment ... #Thrombotic ... Diagnosis #Table #Hematology
Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
Diagnosis of TTP:
 • Rare and severe, ADAMTS13 deficiency
 • Autoimmune
Treatment of Thrombotic ... Thrombotic #Thrombocytopenic ... #Purpura #management ... #treatment #rheumatology ... #hematology
Treatment Algorithm for First Time DVT
 • Provoked
 • Unprovoked
 • Active Malignancy

By Carlin Rooke, MD.

#DVT
Treatment Algorithm ... #DVT #Treatment ... #Algorithm #management ... #hematology #VTE ... #thrombosis #venous
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... effect following treatment ... of ITP • Rebound ... following EtOH induced thrombocytopenia ... #Causes #Hematology
Treatment Algorithm for First Time Pulmonary Embolism
 • Provoked
 • Unprovoked
 • Active Malignancy

By Carlin Rooke,
Treatment Algorithm ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Treatment ... #Algorithm #management ... #hematology #VTE ... #thrombosis #venous
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Approach to Thrombotic ... Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Suspected ... TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia ... #Algorithm #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• TMA’s (HUS/TTP ... Schistocytes - MAHA: TTP ... + Bleeding Treatment ... diagnosis #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
can result in thrombosis ... The optimal TTR ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia ... Diagnosis and Management ... Management: • ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Treatment #Hematology