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Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Diagnosis and Management ... /aPTT MAHA likely ... hemosiderin • PT ... /aPTT normal • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Fantastic handout on anticoagulation by Dr. Jessie Donato, superstar medical educator and hospitalist at ⁦@ClevelandClinic⁩ ⁦@CCF_IMCHIEFS⁩

#Anticoagulation
#HeparinDrip #gtt ... #Algorithm #PTT ... #Monitoring #Management
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... /PTT • Low plasma ... /INR: ↑ • PTT: ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... causes #treatment #management
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Propylthiouracil (PTU ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... hyperthyroidism #table #management ... #pharmacology #comparison
Pharmacologic Treatment of Hyperthyroidism

#Hyperthyroidism #Treatment #Management #Pharmacology #Medications #Comparison #Table #Endocrinology #AAFP #Propylthiouracil #Methimazole
Hyperthyroidism #Treatment #Management ... #Medications #Comparison ... #Table #Endocrinology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... established disease) • aPTT ... mixing study (aPTT ... Chronic Management ... Hemophilia #Diagnosis #Management
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison Table
 • Starvation Ketosis
 • Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA)
 • Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Ketosis Disorders - Comparison ... differential #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology ... #comparison #table
DKA vs HHS
 - Think of DKA and HHS on a spectrum of hyperglycemic emergencies
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sensitive - if pts ... #DKA #HHS #comparison ... laboratory #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #comparison #diabetic
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Diagnosis and Management ... PTH Independent ... (↑ PTH) • LOW ... Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #Management ... #endocrinology
Hyperparathyroidism - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary 
Lab Comparison:
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH, ↑Calcium, ↑Vitamin D,
Tertiary Lab Comparison ... Hyperparathyroidism: ↑→PTH ... Hyperparathyroidism: ↑PTH ... Hyperparathyroidism #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #PTH #Primary #