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Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
algorithm for the treatment ... DVT = deep vein ... thrombosis; PE = ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... Cancer #Algorithm #Anticoagulation
Treatment algorithm for VTE in Malignancy

(A) Suggested treatment algorithm for symptomatic and incidental DVT or PE
and incidental DVT ... catheter-related thrombosis ... without concomitant DVT ... #DOAC #VTE #Malignancy ... Cancer #Algorithm #Anticoagulation
Causes of Arterial and Venous Thrombosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STRUCTURAL:
 - PFO: paradoxical emboli
 - Popliteal
- Differential Diagnosis ... compression and DVT ... MALIGNANCY: ... neoplasms - PNH - HIT ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
) - Diagnosis and ... 5-10d, venous (DVT ... thrombocytopenia Diagnosis ... , Bivalirudin, DOAC ... #Management #Treatment
Greater Saphenous Vein Thrombosis on POCUS
Pt-leg pain/redness/swelling. Proximal TRV image. 
Diagnosis: Greater Saphenous Vein Thrombosis without
Diagnosis: Greater ... without DVT. ... be treated with anticoagulation ... , otherwise it may ... CFV and cause a DVT
Approach to determining the cause of a blood clot
1) Is it acquired?
2) Should you consider inheritable
blood clot 1) Is it ... for undiagnosed malignancy ... #BloodClot #Thrombosis ... #DVT #VTE #diagnosis
Essential Thrombocythemia (ET)
ET is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm. Most cases are related to mutations that affect
erythromelalgia • Thrombosis ... MI, stroke, DVT/ ... Splenomegaly Diagnosis ... A conclusive diagnosis ... Hydroxyurea + anticoagulation
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Avoid Warfarin and DOAC ... suggest prophylactic anticoagulation ... It is an investigative ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
decompression SVC ... interventional radiology ... stenting - Consider anticoagulation ... Hypercalcemia of malignancy ... Oncology #HemeOnc #Diagnosis