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Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
trauma, active malignancy ... an established malignancy ... - No other workup ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... #hematology #diagnosis
Age-Focused Initial Evaluation for Pyoderma Gangrenosum 

All Patients: 
 - A thorough history and physical examination
Age-Focused Initial ... malignancy screening ... #Gangrenosum #Workup ... #Evaluation #Age ... #Dermatology #Diagnosis
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
European descent • Age ... Symptoms: • 50-60% are ... - gallstone or malignancy ... cholangitis #diagnosis #workup ... #hepatology
Malignant Complex Pleural Effusion on Lung POCUS
You are starting your RUSH exam on febrile/hypotensive patient with
Malignant Complex ... Effusion on Lung POCUS ... You are starting ... Answer: LARGE malignant ... Effusion #Lung #POCUS
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
different) PMHx: - Focus ... liver disease work ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Major Clinical Trials and Evidence Summary for Transfusion Thresholds in Critical Care

TRICC - NEJM 1999 -
NEJM 1999 - ICU FOCUS ... Transfusions are ... Transfusion #Thresholds #Hematology
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Overview

Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon hematological malignancy arising from mature B cells. It
hematological malignancy ... has a bimodal age ... in this group are ... Hodgkin Lymphoma Workup ... classification #hematology
An interesting example of complex ascites on POCUS.  Multiple septations are seen- possibility of inflammation
complex ascites on POCUS ... Multiple septations are ... inflammation or malignancy ... septations #clinical #POCUS
Malignant RV Mass on POCUS Echocardiogram (PLAX)
57yo M with chest pain.  Normal work up including
Malignant RV Mass ... on POCUS Echocardiogram ... Normal work up including ... POCUS done prior ... outpatient & ED workup
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
hyperlactatemia are ... Many other causes are ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... drugs, seizures, malignancy ... thiamine deficiency are