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Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
clinical symptoms/signs ... referral to secondary care ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... Areas of diagnostic ... referral to secondary care
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
- Differential Diagnosis ... Polycystic ovarian syndrome ... Prolactinoma • Chest wall ... Tumors, trauma, ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Diagnostic Framework for Hemolysis - Intravascular vs Extravascular Causes
Intravascular Hemolysis:
 • Mechanical Trauma (Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia):
Diagnostic Framework ... • Mechanical Trauma ... ) - HELLP syndrome ... lactam antibiotics are ... #hematology #anemia
Schistocytes - The arrows point to schistocytes which are fragmented red blood cells. Also called schizocytes,
one of the abnormal ... red cells which fall ... In the right photo ... is mechanical trauma ... hemolytic- uremic syndromes
Cardiac Tamponade - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Caused by an accumulation of blood, pus, effusion fluid
cardiothoracic surgery, trauma ... tube ❹ Rapid diagnosis ... kit (eg 18G Luer ... • Diagnostic ... examination and vital signs
Approach to ECGs - VT vs. SVT - Wide Tachycardias
DDx = VT vs. SVT with BBB
All
SVT with BBB All ... of the below are ... QRS complex of normal ... #ekg #cardiology ... #diagnosis #electrocardiogram
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
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also arise in normal ... Differential Diagnosis ... CML, ALL) • Solid ... comparison #oncology #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
involve one, two, or all ... number and appears abnormal ... low and appear abnormal ... cells might look abnormal ... #diagnosis #hematology
EKG Interpretation Cheat Sheet
1) Rate 
 - Regular - Count-Off 
 - Irregular - Count number
EKG Interpretation ... : Upright in all ... - Note: there are ... WolffParkinson-White syndrome ... Electrocardiogram #cardiology #diagnosis
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Differentiation Syndrome ... Prednisone 5mg/kg ... 500 mg QD until normal ... • Supportive Care ... #management #hematology