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Hyperparathyroidism classification
Different causes and features of hyperparathyroidism - raised parathormone (PTH).

#Diagnosis #Hyperparathyroidism #Differential #Primary #Secondary #Tertiary
classification Different causes ... #Differential #Primary ... #Secondary #Tertiary ... #Comparison #Table
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... parenchymal disease - CKD ... #Secondary #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... suggests either secondary ... Hyperaldosteronism • Secondary ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... HTN • Onset < ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... #Hypertension #HTN
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... rhabdo/TLS) Causes ... pre-renal) - Urinary ... Nephrology #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Differential
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Al, Low R - Primary ... High Al, High R - Secondary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... with previously stable ... Hypothyroidism, Primary ... parenchymal disease: CKD ... most pts have HTN
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
Headaches Overview - Primary ... • Primary headache ... C" (common for causes ... claudication + ESR ↑) • HTN ... #Secondary #Comparison
Algorithm for Diagnosis and Management of Resistant Hypertension in CKD
Pseudoresistant Hypertension - Reduce barriers to adherence:
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... Screen for primary ... Consider other causes ... of 2° HTN eGFR ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Enteral Feed Formula Selection Guide

A basic guide on how to choose which enteral feed formulations and
Glytrol 1.0 CHF ... Osmolite 1.5, TwoCal HN ... Osmolar load can cause ... #Formulations #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology