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Approach to Elevated aPTT / PT - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

aPTT: Intrinsic / Final
PT: Extrinsic / Final

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/ PT - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... aPTT: Intrinsic ... #PT #INR #Algorithm ... #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
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

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Algorithm for Investigation ... Tests - Prolonged PT ... and Prolonged PT ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... Laboratory #Hematology #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
Causes of Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT (INR), Prolonged PTT
 • Prolonged PT
Causes of Prolonged PT ... • Prolonged PT ... • Prolonged PT ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
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
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Management Algorithm ... /aPTT MAHA likely ... hemosiderin • PT ... /aPTT normal •
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