4 results
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 #pathophysiology ... #Rivaroxaban #Edoxaban
This 24M presented with acute onset CP/SOB, hypoxia, HR 150s. What's the diagnosis? Treatment options? Hint:
What's the diagnosis ... Thrombus in transit ... Pt had extensive ... later with normal LV ... Echocardiogram #A4C
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal PT ... Rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban ... drugs e.g. direct thrombin ... Prolonged #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
• Prolonged PT ... • Increased thrombin ... Fibrinogen: ↓ • PT ... #Coagulation #diagnosis ... treatment #management #hematology