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Bayesian combination of 4T score with Heparin PF4 antibody titer to obtain the post-test probability of
obtain the post-test ... probability of HIT ... Bayesian #Diagnosis #Hematology
Causes of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STRUCTURAL:
 - PFO: paradoxical emboli
 - Popliteal
Venous Thrombosis - Differential ... APLS:PLT ↓ HEMATOLOGIC ... neoplasms - PNH - HIT ... Venous #Thrombosis #Differential ... Diagnosis #clots #hematology
Approach to suspected Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)

 • Suspected HIT Algorithm
 • "4 T's" clinical probability score:
Thrombocytopenia (HIT ... • Suspected HIT ... Algorithm • "4 T's" clinical ... other sequelae of HIT ... #hematology #diagnosis
Vasculitis Involving the Skin - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary: 50% Cutaneous Vasculitis: Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis
Secondary: CTD: SLE, RA
Involving the Skin - Differential ... Vasculitis: - Ig A (HSP ... IgM deposits • Nodular ... Vasculitis #skin #dermatology ... #rheumatology #
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential ... Direct antiglobulin test ... Microangiopathy #TMA #Differential ... Management #Algorithm #hematology
Purpura - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Non-blanchable, dark red to purple, hemorrhagic skin lesions that result from leakage
Purpura - Differential ... Ig A vasculitis/HSP ... #Diagnosis #hematology ... #rheumatology # ... #nonpalpable #dermatology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 
Decreased Megakaryopoiesis
 • Aplastic Anemia
 • Toxic Damage (e.g.
Thrombocytopenia - Differential ... Quinidine • HIT ... Thrombocytopenia #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Anemia #Algorithm #Differential ... Causes #Workup #Hematology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... or if a primary hematologic ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Our approach to the diagnosis and initial management of patients with suspected HIT. Our approach is
with suspected HIT ... based primarily on clinical ... laboratory tests ... Estimates of the clinical ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology