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D-dimer
Plasma D-dimer is a product of clot breakdown, released upon degradation of polymerized, crosslinked fibrin. Elevated
indicate that coagulation ... D-dimer has been ... age adjusted d-dimer ... age adjusted d-dimer ... #hematology #differential
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... #Coagulation #Abnormal ... APTT #Laboratory #Hematology
Simplified Coagulation Cascade and Differential Diagnosis

#Coagulation #Cascade #Differential #Diagnosis #Intrinsic #Extrinsic #Pathway #Hematology
Simplified Coagulation ... Diagnosis #Coagulation ... Extrinsic #Pathway #Hematology
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
Intravascular Coagulation ... consumption of coagulation ... INR use PT D-dimer ... Intravascular #Coagulation ... Scoring #diagnosis #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Intravascular Coagulation ... • Elevated D-Dimer ... is simultaneous coagulation ... • PTT: ↑ • D-Dimer ... treatment #management #hematology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Vasculitis Coagulation ... deficiencies Coagulation ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Laboratory methods for evaluation of coagulation disorders- primary and secondary hemostasis

#Laboratory #Testing #Hemostasis #Coagulation #Hematology
#Diagnosis
evaluation of coagulation ... Testing #Hemostasis #Coagulation ... #Hematology #Diagnosis
Peripheral blood findings in microangiopathic hemolytic anemia.  DIC is a clinical and laboratory diagnosis, not
intravascular coagulation ... platelet count, D-dimer ... hemolytic #anemia #Hematology
Diagram demonstrating TEG (thromboelastography) variables as they relate to the coagulation cascade.

Dr. Wells Brambl @DoctorWellsMD

#TEG #thromboelastography
relate to the coagulation ... thromboelastogram #coagulation ... anticoagulation #laboratory #hematology
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology ... #coagulation #disorders