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Secondary hypertension: Screening Checklist
New-onset or uncontrolled hypertension in adults
 • Drug-resistant/induced hypertension
 • Abrupt onset of
Secondary hypertension ... : Screening Checklist ... or uncontrolled hypertension ... #Screening #history ... #diagnosis #checklist
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Secondary Causes of Hypertension ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Hypertensive urgency ... ) • Hyperparathyroidism ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary Hypertension ... - Differential Diagnosis ... and Screening Testing ... repaired) • Primary hyperparathyroidism ... #Causes #Screening
Secondary causes of Hypertension
 • Medications, Drugs, Chemo: NSAIDS, Steroids, CNI, Alcohol, Cocaine, OCP, Licorice, MAOI,
Secondary causes of Hypertension ... Thyroid disease, Hyperparathyroidism ... Secondary #causes #Hypertension ... #differential #diagnosis
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis ... 1928-1977) -> 50% diagnosed ... incidentaloma/periodic screening ... arrhythmia) during diagnostic ... Pheochromocytoma #Diagnosis
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening ... , Diagnosis and ... (Dyslipidemia, Hypertension ... #Diabetes #Screening
Assessment of diabetic control:
 - Any episodes of hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, hospital admission? 
 - Is
pressure check for hypertension ... Renal disease — screening ... — yearly - Screening ... thyroid disease at diagnosis ... , thyroid screening
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis ... diffusion from IPVDs Diagnostic ... Non-invasive initial screening ... disease - Portal hypertension ... underlying portal hypertension
Sepsis - Diagnosis and Management
Life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection
SEPTIC SHOCK
Sepsis - Diagnosis ... Persistent hypotension ... used SIRS for screening ... Sepsis #Criteria #Diagnosis
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
if unexpected hypotension ... Celiac disease, - Hypoparathyroidism ... Orthostasis • Hypotension ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... endocrinology #diagnosis