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Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
PTT • Prolonged ... PTT • Prolonged ... PTT, Normal PT ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #coagulation #disorders
How to Evaluate an Abnormal APTT
Step 1: Is the PT or APTT Artifactually Prolonged?
Step 2: Is
Evaluate an Abnormal APTT ... Step 1: Is the PT ... Prolonging the PT ... to identify the cause ... #prolonged #diagnosis
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Tests - Prolonged PT ... - Prolonged aPTT ... and Prolonged PT ... - Prolonged aPTT ... #Abnormal #APTT
Coagulation Cascade Mnemonic - PITT vs PET
PITT (with an I) = Intrinsic = APTT
Coagulation Cascade ... = Intrinsic = APTT ... E)= Extrinsic=PT ... @pinoygastro #Coagulation ... #PET #diagnosis
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
PT and/or aPTT ... Prothrombin Time (PT ... typically prolong PT ... #Abnormal #PT ... #Causes #diagnosis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... /PTT • Low plasma ... Fibrinogen: ↓ • PT ... INR < 2.3 - APTT ... #diagnosis #causes
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
for a Prolonged PT ... and aPTT If the ... PT and the aPTT ... #Abnormal #PT ... #Causes #diagnosis
Effect of Anticoagulants on Coagulation Tests
PT / INR, aPTT, Anti-Xa Activity, Activated Clotting Time, Thrombin Time,
Anticoagulants on Coagulation ... Tests PT / INR, ... aPTT, Anti-Xa Activity ... Anticoagulation #Testing #Diagnosis
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
and Management ... antiglobulin test, PT ... /aPTT MAHA likely ... hemosiderin • PT ... /aPTT normal •
Causes of AKI in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis
Creatinine - Platelets - Transaminases - LDH - PT/PTT
Causes of AKI in ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Transaminases - LDH - PT ... /PTT - Schistocytes ... #Causes #table