43 results
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Diagnostic Algorithm ... - Anemia of chronic ... disease - Vitamin ... Probable bone marrow disorder ... #differential #workup
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
inflammation or chronic ... kidney tests Test ... for celiac disease ... change medical management ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function Tests ... Interpretation Algorithm ... Hypertension, Anemia ... Neuromuscular Disorders ... Interstitial Lung Disease
Overall Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Loss
 • Acute Bleed - Normocytic / Normochromic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... RBCs on Smear • Chronic ... • Anemia of Chronic ... Disease • Marrow ... • RBC Membrane Disorder
Pulmonary Hypertension Groups - WHO Classification
Group I - Vascular remodeling of pulmonary arteries
 • Idiopathic, HIV,
connective tissue disorders ... Group III - Chronic ... hemolytic anemia ... , thyroid disorders ... , sickle cell anemia
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... testing; CTEPH, chronic ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
Pancytopenia - Workup and Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Consumption Disorders
 1. Autoimmune Mediated Pancytopenia
 2. Splenic Sequestration
Peripheral Destruction
Pancytopenia - Workup ... Consumption Disorders ... Eating disorders ... Acquired Aplastic Anemia ... Metastatic Disease
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... choices AND management ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... : • Acute or Chronic ... • Rheumatic disorders ... • Celiac disease ... Iron deficiency anemia
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... PT, aPTT(liver disease ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... changes), high MCV anemia