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Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
intravascular coagulation ... syndrome - Thrombotic ... microangiopathy: Thrombotic ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STRUCTURAL:
 - PFO: paradoxical emboli
 - Popliteal
and Venous Thrombosis ... TTP - Arterial thrombosis ... sites of venous thrombosis ... intravascular coagulation ... #hematology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
schistocytes, DIC ... TTPHUS #HELLP #AFLP ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn ... #Hematology #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Table
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... - bleeding or thrombosis ... presence of large thrombosis ... #diagnosis #causes ... #hematology
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
purpura (ITP) • Thrombotic ... HELLP syndrome • Disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... (DIC) • Anti-coagulation ... #OBGyn
Red Blood Cell (RBC) Morphology Atlas
 • Microcytic - Iron-deficiency anemia, Thalassemia, Sideroblastic anemia, Lead poisoning
uremic syndrome, Thrombotic ... (ITP), Disseminated ... #Atlas #key #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hematology
Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Venous Thrombosis ... - Disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... and other causes ... pathophysiology #hematology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
associated with thrombosis ... liver failure, disseminated ... intravascular coagulation ... discern these causes ... #Diagnosis #Hematology