Vascular Bleeding Disorders

Vascular Bleeding Disorders

Key Takeaways Vascular bleeding disorders are a group of conditions where the blood vessel wall is the weak link in hemostasis, causing easy bruising, petechiae, purpura, and mucosal bleeding [3]. Inherited Vascular Disorders ▾: These disorders may be inherited...
Dengue & Thrombocytopenia

Dengue & Thrombocytopenia

Key Takeaways Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by four serotypes (DENV-1 to DENV-4) and spread mainly by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes; in 2024, WHO recorded over 14 million cases worldwide, the highest on record [1,7]. Thrombocytopenia (a low platelet...
Systemic Approach to Anemia

Systemic Approach to Anemia

Key Takeaways Anemia is a sign, not a diagnosis. A systematic approach to anemia means finding the underlying cause before treating it, because iron, B12, kidney disease, inflammation, and inherited disorders each need a different plan. Detailed Clinical History...
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