6 results
Approach to the Hypercoagulable State
Arterial thromboembolism
→ Cardiac rhythm monitoring, Echocardiogram, Vascular imaging
→ Test for APS, particularly
Approach to the Hypercoagulable ... actor for arterial thrombosis ... - No other workup ... #Workup #hematology ... diagnosis #algorithm #hematology
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Albumin Gradient ... • Portal vein thrombosis ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... #SAAG #hepatology
Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... /HUS indicates thrombotic ... hemolytic uremic syndrome ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
- Hepatic vein thrombosis ... (Budd-Chiari syndrome ... - Portal vein thrombosis ... cirrhosis - Nephrotic syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... and hepatorenal syndrome ... • Budd Chiari syndrome ... • Portal vein thrombosis ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome ... APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable ... Workup Algorithm ... #Hypercoagulable ... #diagnosis #hematology