Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, laboratory abnormalities, initial work-up and treatment of TTP. We review the pathophysiology and also how to distinguish TTP from other MAHAs based on the patient's lab findings and clinical presentation. The medicine minute discusses the first known case of TTP and the timeline of disc ... Show More
Jun 14
More than Mouth Ulcers: An Approach to Behçet Disease
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss how to recognize and manage Behçet Disease. Written by Dr. Oswald Chen (Internal Medicine Resident). Reviewed by Dr. Alexa Smith, (Rheumatologist) and Dr. Allen Tran, (General Internist).Support the show
17m 38s
Aug 2023
Episode 071: Heme Consults Series: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (A deeper dive!)
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">We revisit a topic covered previously as part of our “Heme/Onc Emergencies” series: heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in Episode 017. As part of our return, we dive deeper into the pathophysiology, principles of diagnosis, and manage ... Show More
35m 49s
Aug 2025
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) and other TMAs 2025 UPDATE
<p>Today’s episode will focus on an update for commonly tested Thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA) such as Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP). This will include the high yield facts on mechanism, presentation, diagnostic work-up, and treatment of TTP, and also discuss Hemol ... Show More
10m 25s
Feb 2021
Episode 159: BeaST mode schema – Thyrotoxicosis
Rabih, Reza, PrezSharmin, and Arsalan break down thyrotoxicosis, by revisiting a case initially presented at our December 18th VMR. Schema Patreon website Download CPSolvers App here Episode Quiz
19m 9s
Nov 2022
Episode 036: Hemophilia 101, Pt 1
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode, we break down the initial approach to the evaluation of a patient with a suspected bleeding disorder, particularly in regards to hemophilia, including standardized bleeding assessment tools, the basics of the coagulation ... Show More
29m 16s
Mar 2023
Episode 278: Schema Episode: Lower Extremity Edema, Thyrotoxicosis, and Pharyngitis
Ann Marie presents a case to Dan, Jack, and Sharmin of a young patient with tachycardia, lower extremity edema, who later develops pharyngitis. Thyrotoxicosis Schema Pharyngitis Schema Peripheral Edema Schema Download CPSolvers App here RLRCPSOLVERS
45m 46s
Dec 2022
Episode 1 – Living with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
TTP is a life-threatening rare blood disorder requiring rapid diagnosis and treatment. Dr Eng Soo Yap and patient advocate, Ms Lisa Foster, help us understand more about the two main types of TTP, immune-mediated TTP (iTTP) and congenital TTP (cTTP), and the overall impact it has ... Show More
10m 41s