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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
with suspected pulmonary ... CHD, congenital ... testing; CTEPH, chronic ... hypertension; CXR ... dysplasia; CLD, chronic
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... antidiuretic hormone secretion ... : • Acute or chronic ... Cardiac failure #Hyponatremia ... Algorithm #Causes #nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... • Drugs • Pulmonary ... Reduced GFR, AKI/CRF ... osmole intake #Hyponatremia ... #Nephrology #Differential
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... underlying cause (CHF ... Stress, Nausea, Pulmonary ... UnremarkableLab #Hyponatremia ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... • Drugs • Pulmonary ... Reduced GFR, AKI/CRF ... osmole intake #Hyponatremia ... #Nephrology #Differential
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Regulating Renal Excretion ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... and euvolemic hyponatremia ... Diuretics #Renal #Excretion ... #Diuresis #Nephrology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Appropriately Low Kidney Phosphate Excretion:
 • Decreased GI Absorption: Chronic Diarrhea, Antacids,
Kidney Phosphate Excretion ... GI Absorption: Chronic ... Kidney Phosphate Excretion ... Carboxymaltose, CAR-T ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis ... and Treatment Hyponatremia ... correction of chronic ... include vaptans (HF ... Treatment #management #nephrology
Right Middle Lobe Collapse on Chest XRay 
An octogenarian with prior strokes, dementia, and diabetes reports
diabetes reports a chronic ... MiddleLobe #Collapse #ChestXRay ... #CXR #Lateral # ... Pulmonary
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Algorithm Isotonic Hyponatremia ... Nephrotic Syndrome, Chronic ... Alcohol MH/CCF ... diagnosis #causes #nephrology