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Simplified Approach to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
1) IS THIS AN EMERGENCY? 
Is there a dialysis indication
Simplified Approach ... there a dialysis indication ... require urgent nephrology ... (e.g NSAlDs) 3) ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... monitoring (visit 3+ ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... Stage 3 hypertension ... #Workup #causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... to work through ... a physiologic approach ... Treatment #management #nephrology ... #sodium
SIADH Treatment Options
1. Treat underlying cause of SIADH: Pain, Primary lung pathology, Post-operative phenomenon, Medications, Basically
Treat underlying cause ... hospitalization) 3. ... promoting passive sodium ... , Hypotension, Increased ... #hyponatremia #nephrology