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4T Score for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia

Interpretation of the 4T score:
0-3 points:  Low probability (<<1%)
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- Consider therapeutic ... anticoagulation ... - Initiate therapeutic ... anticoagulation
Superficial Vein Thrombosis - Management Algorithm
Confirmed SVT with DVT - Therapeutic anticoagulation
Confirmed isolated SVT
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SVT with DVT - Therapeutic ... anticoagulation ... saphenofemoral junction - Therapeutic ... anticoagulation
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
approach to empiric anticoagulation ... Contraindication to anticoagulation ... nearly always) -> Therapeutic ... Anticoagulation ... late-stage) -> No Anticoagulation
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
Over-anticoagulation ... optimal TTR (time in therapeutic
Therapeutic Management of Adults Hospitalized for COVID-19 Based on Disease Severity
Antiviral, Immunomodulator and Anticoagulation Recommendations by
Therapeutic Management ... Immunomodulator and Anticoagulation ... COVID19 #Management #anticoagulation
HAS-BLED Score
 - Hypertension: Baseline SBP > 160mmHg
 - Renal disease: Cr > 2.6mg/dL, on HD,
Unstable INR: Time in Therapeutic ... Score #Bleeding #Anticoagulation
HAS-BLED Score - Risk of Major Bleeding in 1 Year
Characteristics (1 point each)
 • Hypertension: Baseline
Unstable INR: Time in Therapeutic ... Risk #Bleeding #anticoagulation
Cleft Posterior Mitral Leaflet on Echocardiogram

Eldery patient with recurrent stroke on therapeutic anticoagulation. 
Normal sinus rhythm
recurrent stroke on therapeutic ... anticoagulation
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Bronchoscopy Therapeutics ... stacked nebs • PE: anticoagulation
Indications for tPA in Stroke:
 • Clinical diagnosis of ischemic stroke
 • Measurable neurologic deficit
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100,000/mm3 • Therapeutic ... anticoagulation