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Approach to Elevated aPTT / PT - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

aPTT: Intrinsic / Final
PT: Extrinsic / Final

By
Approach to Elevated aPTT ... / PT - Differential ... #Elevated #aPTT ... INR #Algorithm #Hematology ... #differential #
Generalized Algorithm for the Evaluation of Dermatologic Processes - Branches: Erythroderma Petechial Fluid-Filled Maculopapular 

#Diagnosis #Dermatology
Evaluation of Dermatologic ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Maculopapular #Algorithm #Differential ... #General #Ddxof
Ocular Ultrasound Pocketcard
Painless Vision Loss
 • Retinal Detachment 
 • Posterior Vitreous Detachment 
 • Vitreous
• Posterior Vitreous ... Detachment • Vitreous ... Hemorrhage • ... • Intracranial Hemorrhage ... Ultrasound #pocus #differential
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... the PT and the aPTT ... • Massive hemorrhage ... Causes #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential ... antiglobulin test, PT/aPTT ... hemosiderin • PT/aPTT ... Microangiopathy #TMA #Differential ... Management #Algorithm #hematology
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
INR), Prolonged PTT ... INR), Prolonged PTT ... (INR), Normal PTT ... #PPT #PT #INR #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Abnormal PT and/or aPTT ... typically prolong aPTT ... Massive hemorrhage ... Causes #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Acute Monocular Vision Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cornea: Keratitis
 • Anterior Chamber: Hyphema, Acute
Vision Loss - Differential ... Anterior Uveitis • Vitreous ... Humor: Vitreous ... hemorrhages, Endophthalmitis ... #Vision #Loss #Differential
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
Pancytopenia - Differential ... iron studies, PT/aPTT ... Differential ... #Pancytopenia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #hematology
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
Floaters - Differential ... Vitreous Floaters ... fibers within the vitreous ... hemorrhage • Posterior ... #Floaters #Differential