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Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider secondary HTN ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... Hyperthyroidism • Hypercalcemia ... #HTN #Secondary
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Differential Diagnosis Approach ... disorders including hypokalemia ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia ... parenchymal disease: CKD ... most pts have HTN
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Diabetes • Hypertension ... Hyperoxaluria • Hypercalcemia ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
• LDH ↑ • Hyperkalemia ... /Late - Hypercalcemia ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION ... Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia ... or ATN 6.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... Neurological symptoms ... the underlying cause ... • Treatment of HTN ... with AEDs until cause