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Pulmonary Embolism with IVC Thrombus In Transit

A patient presents with chest pain. Which of the following
Pulmonary Embolism ... In Transit A ... most support her diagnosis ... #InTransit #clinical ... echocardiogram #a4c
Approach to Elevated aPTT / PT - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

aPTT: Intrinsic / Final
PT: Extrinsic / Final

By
/ PT - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... aPTT: Intrinsic ... #Hematology #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 ... #prolonged #diagnosis ... #hematology #evaluation
Cool echo - RV strain, McConnell sign, and CLOT IN TRANSIT!! BP is normal and pt
is normal and pt ... Echocardiogram #A4C ... Sign #Pulmonary #Embolism ... #Thrombus #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 ... #differential #hematology
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 ... #hematology
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 Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal PT ... Congenital intrinsic ... drugs e.g. direct thrombin ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hematology
Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • 12-13 g/dL,
 • ANC < 1800/uL,
 • platelet < 150,000/uL

Initial
- Differential Diagnosis ... 12-13 g/dL, • ANC ... iron studies, PT ... /aPTT Differential ... #Algorithm #hematology
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
platelet aggregation PT ... , aPTT: • Expected ... using INR use PT ... ISTH #Scoring #diagnosis ... #hematology #laboratory