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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
and Secondary Causes ... of Hypertension ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work
Hypertension in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pre-existing Hypertension - Before Pregnancy OR <20 weeks gestational age
Hypertension in ... Pregnancy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #causes #obstetrics ... #obgyn
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Hypotension / Shock ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Hypotension ... #shock #causes
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
of Hypertension ... Hypertension - ... emergency (any visit), Hypertension ... • Refractory hypertension ... Pheochromocytoma #Hypertension
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - ... Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... #Workup #causes ... #Differential #
Approach to the Hypotensive Patient - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hypotension

Blood Pressure = Heart Rate x
Approach to the ... Framework for Hypotension ... Neurogenic #Hypotension ... #hypotensive #differential ... #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... Portal Hypertension ... fistula Portal Hypertension ... Idiopathic portal hypertension ... syndrome Portal Hypertension
Hypotension - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask for vitals en route
2) Immediate Assessment
3) Examine for a cause:
Hypotension - Rapid ... Examine for a cause ... use a directed approach ... Diagnosis and Workup ... NatalieRosen_MD #Hypotension
Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... Hypertension - ... Arterial Hypertension ... - Portal Hypertension ... #Causes
Aortitis - Diagnosis and Workup
Clinical History:
 - Fever, weight loss, deterioration of general health
 - Aortic
Diagnosis and Workup ... stenosis (pulseless, hypertension ... depending on the cause ... #Differential # ... Causes