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Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
- Differential ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... /CKD Mineralocorticoid ... steroids) • Renin-Angiotensin ... Hyperthyroidism • Hypercalcemia
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... - Differential ... the existence of hypertension ... #differential # ... #nephrology #potassium
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... nephropathy • Benign ... • Diabetes • Hypertension ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 • Cellular Shift:
   - Exercise
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... - Differential ... depletion, - AKI ... /CKD • Increased ... #potassium #high
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Hypertensive ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #nephrology #causes ... #low #potassium
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Management Summary Causes ... + myoglobin AKI ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION ... Monitor potassium
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Reduced Excretion - Differential ... CHF, cirrhosis, hypotension ... renal failure • AKI ... • NSAlDs #Hyperkalemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Dermatomyositis) AKI ... injured muscles -> HYPOTENSION ... Monitor potassium ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... Management #Summary #causes
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Heat Stroke - Differential ... Loss of sodium/Potassium ... Rhabdomyolysis - AKI ... Hypocalcemia - Hyperkalemia ... #diagnosis #causes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Weakness, cramping, nausea ... , RTA Type IV, AI ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... only if no clear cause ... Management #Treatment #potassium