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Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
agent • Does not cause ... Chronic kidney disease ... • Severe liver disease ... effects (e.g. diarrhea ... #diabetes #endocrinology
CHF - Left-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Valvular Disease (Preserved Diastolic/Systolic Function)
 • Mitral Stenosis
CHF - Left-Sided ... Valvular Disease ... Coronary Artery Disease ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... #causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cushing's Disease ... Cystic Fibrosis, CHF ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift
 • Recovery From DKA
 • Refeeding Syndrome
 • Acute Respiratory
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Small bowel diarrhea ... Inflammatory Bowel Disease ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
coronary artery disease ... resynchronization therapy; DM ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... relative with DM2 ... • Secondary Causes ... PCOS), Pancreatic Disease ... (CF, pancreatitis
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
atherosclerotic heart disease ... effects (e.g. diarrhea ... not definitively cause ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2 ... #diabetes #endocrinology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
or CHF) - Treat ... underlying cause ... underlying cause ... Treatment #management #cardiology ... #algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter (Graves' disease ... Perspiration - Diarrhea ... psychosis - CHF ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology
Right-Sided Heart Failure - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac Causes - Rule out Left-Sided Heart Failure (Most Common):
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiac Causes ... #RHF #RightSided ... #HeartFailure #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm