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Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
Treatment algorithm ... DOAC, direct oral ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Causes of Bleeding ... - Differential Diagnosis ... - Acquired • Anticoagulation ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology
Bleeding risk calculators - HAS-BLED (atrial fibrillation) and IMPROVE (VTE prophylaxis for inpatients)
Important notes:
 • No
Bleeding risk calculators ... validated for VTE treatment ... Calculators #Anticoagulation ... #Factors #Hematology ... #Diagnosis
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
Patient risk stratification ... algorithm for the ... treatment of cancer-associated ... #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Causes of Prolonged ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology #coagulation ... #disorders
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Algorithm Spurious ... • Rheumatic disorders ... effect following treatment ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... - History of bleeding ... epistaxis, gingival bleeding ... l MD SOAP) - Risks ... #hematology
Causes of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Anomaly / Disorder:
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Causes of Sudden ... Algorithm Congenital ... Anomaly / Disorder ... 80% of SUDI • Risk ... #Algorithm #Causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders ... Testing Algorithm ... for secondary causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... #diagnosis #hematology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
normal in mild cases ... by a hemophilia treatment ... risk ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology