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Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
in 1923 Low ALP ... Wilson's disease • hypothyroidism ... , ↓ALPLow ... Muscular/Rheum: - Hypotonia ... of low ALP eliminated
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... can be high or low ... Uosm), Hypothyroidism ... Primary polydipsia), Low ... table #sodium #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
, Recent TURP Hypotonic ... Renal Failure, Hypothyroidism ... Algorithm #diagnosis #causes ... #nephrology #sodium ... #low
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
 • Redistribution: IV glucose, Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis, IV hyperalimentation, Refeeding after starvation,
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... hormone secretion, Hyperthyroidism ... Hypomagnesemia #Causes ... differential #diagnosis #nephrology ... #magnesium #low
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Kearns-Sayre syndrome - Myotonic ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Myasthenia Crises ... Fluoroquinolones, Magnesium ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
only if no clear cause ... acidosis) • Low ... Use gtt, NOT hypertonic ... Amp IVP • Diuretics ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
) → Arousal How ... asymmetry and hypotonia ... stimulation to all ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology