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The coagulation cascade is shown, separated into different phases with their endogenous and pharmacological inhibitors shown.
and endothelial cells ... #clot #PT #PTT ... diagnosis #models #hematology ... #inhibitor #Apixaban ... #Rivaroxaban #Edoxaban
This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
Thrombus in transit ... Pt had extensive ... later with normal LV ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #Clots #InTransit
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal PT ... - Rivaroxaban, apixaban ... , edoxaban (typically ... drugs e.g. direct thrombin ... #differential #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... • Increased thrombin ... Fibrinogen: ↓ • PT ... significant fibrin clot ... treatment #management #hematology
Cardiac Standstill on POCUS during CPR

A 79yo male presents after being found unresponsive by his wife.
, no clot in transit ... lytics in a younger pt ... septal bowing into LV ... dilate to size of LV ... #S4C #Intraarrest