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Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
- No other workup ... Inherited and APS ... Inherited and APS ... Hypercoagulable #Workup ... hematology #diagnosis #algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... for the workup ... The diagnostic workup ... hypercalcemia rests ... #Differential #Algorithm
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 
Esophageal Dysphagia 
 • Upper 2/3 (striated muscle): stroke, NMJ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... NMJ disorders, ALS ... , MS, muscular dystrophy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Rash: - ITP - APLS ... deficiency Work ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shift Work) Sleep ... Parkinson's, MS) ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... We may ask why are ... you’ll do a good workup ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS ... Hypercoagulable Workup ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... morphologically normal fetus ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Protein Blood Work ... - Vaginal and Rectal ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... to perform own ADLs ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
oxygen and face mask ... particularly if likely to recur ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup