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Approach to Elevated aPTT / PT - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

aPTT: Intrinsic / Final
PT: Extrinsic / Final

By
Approach to Elevated aPTT ... / PT - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... aPTT: Intrinsic ... #differential #diagnosis
How to Evaluate an Abnormal APTT
Step 1: Is the PT or APTT Artifactually Prolonged?
Step 2: Is
Step 1: Is the PT ... Heparin, or Direct Thrombin ... Prolonging the PT ... or APTT? ... #prolonged #diagnosis
Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Embolism with IVC Thrombus ... In Transit A ... most support her diagnosis ... #InTransit #clinical ... echocardiogram #a4c
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 ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... #Clots #InTransit
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... PT and the aPTT ... affected in the intrinsic ... drugs (e.g. direct thrombin ... #Causes #diagnosis
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal PT ... Prothrombin Time (PT ... Congenital intrinsic ... drugs e.g. direct thrombin ... #Causes #diagnosis
Cool echo - RV strain, McConnell sign, and CLOT IN TRANSIT!! BP is normal and pt
sign, and CLOT IN TRANSIT ... is normal and pt ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... Pulmonary #Embolism #Thrombus ... #Clots #InTransit
Coagulation Cascade Mnemonic - PITT vs PET
PITT (with an I) = Intrinsic = APTT
(with an I) = Intrinsic ... = APTT Factors ... E)= Extrinsic=PT ... Mnemonic #PITT #PET #diagnosis
Effect of Anticoagulants on Coagulation Tests
PT / INR, aPTT, Anti-Xa Activity, Activated Clotting Time, Thrombin Time,
Coagulation Tests PT ... / INR, aPTT, Anti-Xa ... Clotting Time, Thrombin ... Anticoagulation #Testing #Diagnosis
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
• Elevation in thrombin ... platelet aggregation PT ... , aPTT: • Expected ... using INR use PT ... ISTH #Scoring #diagnosis