4 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... weakness, refractory hypertension ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... or when using an ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Workup and Differential ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypercalcemia, Cushing's ... Workup #causes #
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
young patient with hypertension ... ↑AIdo/↑PRA: Secondary ... ↓AIdo/↓PRA: Cushing ... essential HTN If work-up ... #workup #algorithm