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How to Evaluate an Abnormal APTT
Step 1: Is the PT or APTT Artifactually Prolonged?
Step 2: Is
Artifactually Prolonged ... to identify the cause ... of Prolonged APTT ... #prolonged #diagnosis ... #hematology #evaluation
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Causes of Prolonged ... PTTProlonged ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hematology #coagulation
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... Pre-analytical cause ... #Prolonged #Causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... for a Prolonged ... #Prolonged #Causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #hematology #coagulation
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
is prolonged, but ... mixing study (aPTT ... normal in mild cases ... hemophilia type (e.g ... Management #treatment #hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... : INR/PT, aPTT(liver ... function test, ANA (e.g ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Thrombocytopenia • Prolonged ... Treat primary cause ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... #causes #treatment ... #management #hematology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
- Differential Diagnosis ... the PT remains prolonged ... discern these causes ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Hematology