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Venous Thrombosis vs Arterial Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

VENOUS THROMBOSIS

 • Acquired Risk Factors:
	- >48 hours
Intravenous Drug Use • Pregnancy ... Arterial Embolism ... from prosthetic valves ... Infected cardiac valves ... Malignancy - Antiphospholipid
Cryofibrinogenemia Summary

Cryofibrinogenemia Epidemiology:
 • 40-70 years with a modest female predominance

Cryofibrinogenemia:
 • The precipitation of a
Diagnosis: • + Clinical ... cryoglobulins • Negative causes ... to medium-sized arteries ... HUS and HIT • Antiphospholipid ... DIC • Septic emboli
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid ... - 1 or more clinical ... episodes of arterial ... • Unexplained pregnancy ... maternal chromosomal causes