Catastrophic Apla – Navigating The Thrombotic Storm | Critical Care Webinar

Yashoda Hospitals presents an insightful Critical Care Webinar on “Catastrophic APLA – Navigating the Thrombotic Storm”, featuring a detailed case discussion on a critically ill patient initially presenting with community-acquired pneumonia who rapidly progressed to multisystem thrombosis, acute ischemic stroke, acute limb ischemia, and severe thrombocytopenia. The session explores the clinical decision-making involved in diagnosing and managing probable Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (CAPS) in the ICU, along with the role of multidisciplinary care, looking beyond sepsis in falling platelet counts, balancing bleeding and thrombotic risks, timely initiation of plasma exchange (PLEX), and long-term anticoagulation strategies. 📚 What You Will Learn • Recognising Catastrophic APLA (Asherson’s Syndrome) Beyond Routine Sepsis • Diagnostic Criteria for Definite vs. Probable CAPS & 2023 APLA Updates • Evaluating Thrombocytopenia With Multi-Territory Thrombosis in the ICU • Ruling Out Key Differentials: TTP, HIT, DIC, HUS & Vasculitis (DADA2) • Interpreting Antiphospholipid Antibody Titers, False Positives & False Negatives • Balancing Anticoagulation & Bleeding Risks in Acute Stroke With Low Platelets • Role & Sequencing of Plasma Exchange (PLEX) vs. IVIG and Steroids • Safe Vascular Access & Line Maintenance Bundles in Thrombocytopenic Patients • Transitioning to Long-Term Oral Anticoagulation (Warfarin vs. NOACs) & Role of HCQ • Multidisciplinary Coordination & Family Counselling in Rapidly Evolving Critical Illness ⭐ How This Session Adds Value ✓ Broadens Diagnostic Horizons Beyond Sepsis in Progressive Thrombocytopenia ✓ Strengthens Clinical Decision-Making in Life-Threatening Thrombotic Storms ✓ Clarifies the Timing & Sequencing of Plasma Exchange and Anticoagulation ✓ Explores Practical ICU Challenges in Stroke and Acute Limb Ischemia Management ✓ Emphasises Evidence-Based Long-Term Anticoagulation & Relapse Prevention ✓ Reinforces the Importance of Multidisciplinary Collaboration in Autoimmune Emergencies 🔎 Key Discussion Areas Catastrophic APLA (CAPS) | Thrombotic Storm | Thrombocytopenia | Multisystem Thrombosis | Acute Ischemic Stroke | Acute Limb Ischemia | Plasma Exchange (PLEX) | Antiphospholipid Antibodies | Heparin & Warfarin Therapy | TTP & HIT Differentials | Multidisciplinary Critical Care 👨‍⚕️ Expert Panelists Dr. Santosh Kumar R Senior Physician Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet Dr. Niladri Bhowmik Consultant Rheumatologist Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet Dr. Durgesh Satalkar Senior Consultant Critical Care Medicine Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad 🎙️ Moderator Dr. G. Adithya Consultant Critical Care Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet 👨‍⚕️ Course Director Dr. Venkat Raman Kola Clinical Director, Dept. of Critical Care Medicine Director - Medical Services, Hitec City & Financial District, Yashoda Hospitals 👨‍⚕️ Speaker Dr. C. Goutham Consultant Critical Care Medicine Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet 📌 Who Should Attend • Critical Care Physicians • Intensivists • Internal Medicine Specialists & General Physicians • Rheumatologists & Immunologists • Neurologists & Vascular Surgeons • Emergency Medicine Physicians • Critical Care Residents & Fellows • Healthcare Professionals Involved in Complex ICU Care 💡 Key Takeaway Widespread thrombosis across multiple vascular territories accompanied by a falling platelet count should never be dismissed as sepsis alone. High clinical suspicion for Catastrophic APLA, early initiation of plasma exchange without waiting for confirmatory delays, careful titration of anticoagulation as platelets recover, and a coordinated multidisciplinary approach are crucial to navigating the thrombotic storm and improving patient survival. Every Tuesday evening, Yashoda Hospitals brings forth interesting, relevant, and up-to-date topics in Critical Care, presented by our experts. Yashoda Hospitals believes in shared learning and a collaborative approach for maintaining the highest standards of patient care. #YashodaHospitals #CriticalCare #CatastrophicAPLA #AntiphospholipidSyndrome #CriticalCareWebinar