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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease - CKD, ... • Renovascular disease ... Secondary #HTN #Cardiology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... multi-drug resistance) Renal ... Parenchymal Diseases ... Unilateral RAS Metabolic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metabolic and Respiratory Acidosis and Alkalosis - Diagnostic Algorithm

Anion gap - MUDPILES: 
 - Methanol (formic
Metabolic and Respiratory ... Hyperalimentation - Addison disease ... - Renal tubular ... acidosis - Diarrhea ... #Algorithm #MUDPILES
Plain radiography of the abdomen revealed calcification of both adrenal glands. A homozygous mutation in LIPA
deficiency, or Wolman’s disease ... autosomal recessive metabolic ... critical for the metabolism ... #clincial #peds ... NEJM #Wolmans #radiology
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... NGT suction - Diarrhea ... • RENAL LOSS: ... Muscle weakness • Hypotension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Celiac Disease ... • Liver Disease ... Utilize: • Metabolic ... #Causes #Peds #
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... : metabolic acidosis ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
the setting of hypotension ... status • CV: hypotension ... : metabolic acidosis ... anaphylaxis, toxins/meds ... : GI (vomiting/diarrhea
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Shock, Autoimmune disease ... Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... /Hypertensive emergency ... Drug toxicity, Metabolic ... Seizures: Treat with AEDs
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
ADLs - Highest metabolic ... Ischemic heart disease ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... one post op Cardiology