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Risk factor for VTE in cancer patients

Tumor type 

• Very high risk: gastric, pancreas, brain 

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Risk factor for VTE ... in cancer patients ... High risk: lung, hematologic ... #cancer #oncology ... #diagnosis
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
body mass index; VTE ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
algorithm for VTE ... thrombosis in cancer ... #Cancer #Algorithm ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
pulmonary embolism Pathophysiology ... regurgitation) Diagnosis ... and recurrent VTE ... variables, WHO functional ... #management
Adult-Onset Still's Disease
Clinical triad: Fever, Arthralgia/arthritis, Skin rash ± odynophagia
+ Biological inflammation: Increased neutrophils, Hyperferritinemia, decreased
decreased glycosylated fraction ... Differential Diaqnoses ... hemopathies, solid cancers ... #management #treatment ... #rheumatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... liver transplant center ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology ... #management #pathophysiology
Oncologic Emergencies - Differential Diagnosis Framework

HEMATOLOGIC ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES:
Hyperviscosity Syndrome:
 • Spontaneous bleeding
 • Shortness of breath
- Differential Diagnosis ... Framework HEMATOLOGIC ... decline in mental function ... #emergencies #oncology ... #cancer
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis ... and Management ... (if feasible): TTE ... R-sided cardiac function ... #Management #treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
ATRA treatment Pathophysiology ... opacities • Diagnosis ... • Differential Diagnosis ... #management #hematology ... #oncology
Systemic Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma - AGA Clinical Practice Guideline

First Line Treatment for HCC with Preserved
Preserved Liver Function ... Systemic #Treatment #Management ... #Hepatology #Gastroenterology ... #oncology #Pharmacology