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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
APS is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots resulting from antibodies
Anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL ... confirmed venous, arterial ... to be present Treatment ... patient has an arterial ... #anticoagulation
Bleeding risk calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial fibrillation) and IMPROVE (VTE prophylaxis for inpatients)
Important notes:
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calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial ... fibrillation) and ... validated for VTE treatment ... prophylaxis and atrial ... Factors #Hematology #Diagnosis
Xa Inhibitors - Apixaban and Rivaroxaban 
Oral Xa inhibitors are recommended by CHEST as first-line for
recommended by CHEST as ... patients with VTE treatment ... or Atrial Fibrillation ... requiring anticoagulation ... Rivaroxaban #Dosing #Pharmacology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... - ↓ Effective arterial ... Elimination (see Table ... definitive guide to diagnosis ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
this post will focus ... is concerning as ... of the afferent arteriole ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome & Intrabdominal Pressure Measurement
APP (Abdominal Perfusion Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial Pressure) -
Pressure Measurement APP ... Pressure) = MAP (Mean Arterial ... after previous treatment ... POCUS) and function ... #Instructions #diagnosis