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Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... Al, Low R - Primary ... Al, High R - Secondary ... Al, Low R - Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism ... #causes #low #potassium
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
in 1923 Low ALP ... pain • loss of secondary ... deficiency • Vitamin C ... , ↓ALPLow ... respiratory failure • Neurologic
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... diuresis can be high ... Present (Uosm ≥100): Hypovolemia ... #Hyponatremia #differential ... #nephrology
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... dextrose, mannitol C. ... Drug-associated: heparin, low-molecular-weight ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #High
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
- Coving ST Secondary ... Disorders: • Hyperkalemia ... Tower sign) and low-amplitude ... • Short QT, high ... dissection • Sodium-channel