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Bradycardia Diagnostic and Management Algorithm

CONSIDER ETIOLOGY (not inclusive): 
 - STRUCTURAL: sick sinus, AV block, ischemia,
Algorithm CONSIDER ... Hypothyroidism - TOX: beta-blockers ... LIFE THREATENING CAUSES ... TREATMENT - Drugs (beta-blockers ... #Differential
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
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transplant - SLE High ... - NSAlDs - Beta-Blockers ... #Hyperkalemia #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #differential ... #causes
Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Localized: 
 • Cervical: EBV, CMV, HIV, Toxo, TB, Lymphoma, Head /
Lymphadenopathy - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... : Allopurinol, Beta-Blockers ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... cancer, ulcer, IBD ... achlorhydria: PPI or H2-blocker
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... phlebotomy High ... potassium • Beta ... #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... Receptor (sTfR) to differentiate ... /other causes • ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #management
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
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Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... without discernable cause ... microscopic colitis Differential ... Inflammatory (IBD ... • Lymphoma • High
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... phlebotomy High ... potassium • Beta ... #diagnosis #causes ... #potassium #high
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stature (Late Bloomer ... Celiac, IBD) • ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • ENaC blockers ... nephropathy • Beta ... #Causes