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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #secondary #systemic
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... parenchymal disease - CKD ... #Secondary #HTN
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... (correction of hypokalemia ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Causes #Screening #Workup ... #table
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... : Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
HTN • Onset < ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... • Hypercalcemia ... #Hypertension #HTN
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Liver Function Tests ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... , Primary Hyperaldosteronism ... , Hypercalcemia, ... most pts have HTN
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Na delivery): CHF ... reabsorption) Workup ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... Elimination (see Table ... ) - caution in HTN