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Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Manifestations: hypertension ... hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm #endocrinology
The Chvostek sign (/ˈkvɒstɪk/) is a clinical sign of existing nerve hyperexcitability (tetany) seen in hypocalcemia.It
The Chvostek sign ... is a clinical sign ... in respiratory alkalosis ... negative in the alkalotic ... Video #Clinical #endocrinology
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 • Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
Metabolic Alkalosis ... responsive metabolic alkalosis ... resistant metabolic alkalosis ... Hypomagnesemia - Hypertension ... tubular acidosis • Anion
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI Losses - Gastric
 • Vomiting
 • NG suction
GI
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis ... Non-reabsorbed anions ... • Malignant Hypertension ... • Renovascular Hypertension
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Metabolic Alkalosis ... responsive metabolic alkalosis ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypertension ... tubular acidosis Anion ... indicated causes of anion
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary Hypertension ... and signs of end-organ ... and metabolic alkalosis ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Aldosterone Excess - Hypertension ... /- Hypokalemia/Alkalosis ... Pheochromocytoma (Paroxysmal Hypertension ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Clinical Effects of Large and Small Pituitary Tumours
Local complications - Headache, Visual field defect, Disconnection hyperprolactinaemia,
Bruising, Myopathy, Hypertension ... Lethargy, Postural hypotension ... Pituitary #Tumors #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms and signs. 

Symptoms:

Weight loss, Increased appetite, Irritability/behaviour change, Restlessness, Malaise, Stiffness, Muscle weakness,
– symptoms and signs ... ), Sweating Signs ... peripheries, Systolic hypertension ... Hyperthyroidism #Symptoms #Signs ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
– symptoms and signs ... , Deafness Signs ... of eyebrows, Hypertension ... Hypothyroid #Features #Signs ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology