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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
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
Coagulation Cascade ... (with an I) = Intrinsic ... E)= Extrinsic=PT ... @pinoygastro #Coagulation ... Mnemonic #PITT #PET #diagnosis
The coagulation cascade is shown, separated into different phases with their endogenous and pharmacological inhibitors shown.
The coagulation ... along with FXIIa (intrinsic ... #Coagulation #Cascade ... #clot #PT #PTT ... #diagnosis #models
ISTH Scoring System for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Platelet count:
 • Expected: Low (or normal)
 • Elevation
Intravascular Coagulation ... platelet aggregation PT ... consumption of coagulation ... using INR use PT ... ISTH #Scoring #diagnosis
Effect of Anticoagulants on Coagulation Tests
PT / INR, aPTT, Anti-Xa Activity, Activated Clotting Time, Thrombin Time,
Anticoagulants on Coagulation ... Tests PT / INR, ... Clotting Time, Thrombin ... Anticoagulation #Testing #Diagnosis
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Congenital intrinsic ... coagulation factors ... drugs e.g. direct thrombin ... intravascular coagulation ... Prolonged #Causes #diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... affected in the intrinsic ... drugs (e.g. direct thrombin ... Prolonged #Causes #diagnosis ... differential #hematology #coagulation
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Intravascular Coagulation ... • Prolonged PT ... • Increased thrombin ... Fibrinogen: ↓ • PT ... #diagnosis #causes