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Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Non-reabsorbed anions ... • Malignant Hypertension ... • Renovascular Hypertension ... MetabolicAlkalosis #NonGap #Nephrology
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
Ocular Adverse Effects ... Detachment • Macular ... retinopathy • Macular ... hole • Hypertensive ... syndrome, diabetes, hypertension
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypertension - ... steroids) • Renin-Angiotensin ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Flame Shaped Hemorrhages in Hypertensive Retinopathy - Fundoscopy Ocular Examination

Dr. Sebastian Vega @oftalmopo

#Flame #Hemorrhages #Hypertensive #Retinopathy
Hemorrhages in Hypertensive ... Retinopathy - Fundoscopy Ocular ... #Hemorrhages #Hypertensive ... #Retinopathy #Retina ... #Ocular #PhysicalExam
Ocular Ultrasound Pocketcard
Painless Vision Loss
 • Retinal Detachment 
 • Posterior Vitreous Detachment 
 • Vitreous
Ocular Ultrasound ... Vision Loss • Retinal ... Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension ... Vision Loss • Retinal ... @Pocus101 #Ocular
Cotton Wool Spots

Caused by microinfarcts. Exploded ganglion cell axons extrude their axoplasm into retina. Long DDx:
ganglion cell axons ... axoplasm into retina ... Long DDx: hypertension
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renovascular HTN, Renin ... Non-reabsorbable anions ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... potassium #low #nephrology
Floaters - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
Vitreous Floaters:
• Microscopic collagen fibers within the vitreous that tend to clump
shadows on the retina ... suggestive of retinal ... acuity • Postural hypotension ... , a retinal tear ... Differential #Diagnosis #Ocular
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm ... Manifestations: hypertension ... ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm ... tumor - ↓ Renin ... Non-reabsorbable anions ... Hypokalemia #diagnosis #Algorithm ... differential #potassium #nephrology