by MH Team | May 21, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
TL;DR Tachycardia is defined as when the heart rate > 100 bpm in adults. It is often a crucial sign of serious underlying issues in hematology patients. Common Causes ▾: Anemia: Most frequent, heart compensates for low oxygen. Infections/Sepsis: Common in...
by MH Team | May 19, 2025 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder characterized by defective or deficient platelet αIIbβ3 (GPIIb/IIIa) integrin leading impaired platelet aggregation despite normal platelet count. Pathophysiology ▾: αIIbβ3 is crucial for...
by MH Team | May 16, 2025 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR Bernard-Soulier syndrome is inherited bleeding disorder characterized by large platelets, thrombocytopenia and impaired platelet function. Causes ▾: Mutations in GP1BA, GP1BB, or GP9 genes resulting in defects in the glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex on platelet...
by MH Team | May 14, 2025 | Red Blood Cells
Introduction to Hepatomegaly Hepatomegaly is the medical term for the enlargement of the liver beyond its normal size. It’s important to understand that hepatomegaly itself is not a disease but rather a clinical sign indicating an underlying pathological process...
by MH Team | May 13, 2025 | Platelet Disorders
TL;DR Hematoma is a localized collection of blood outside of blood vessels, distinct from a simple bruise. Causes ▾: Can be traumatic (blunt force, penetrating, surgery) or non-traumatic (spontaneous rupture, bleeding disorders, medications). Symptoms ▾: Local...
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