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Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
that are poorly formed ... or don’t work properly ... Out Secondary Causes ... Workup: • Complete ... Syndromes #diagnosis #hematology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Albumin > 4) Work-up ... first step in evaluation ... Viral infections (acute ... Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia ... inflammation (acute
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
important to recognize Acute ... are excellent at evaluating ... the determined cause ... #table #foamed ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
In WW2, when forced ... phlebotomy/ blood work ... volume depletion in acutely ... during clinical evaluations ... blood loss or acute