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Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Al, Low R - Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism ... , Gitelman's syndrome ... #causes #low #potassium
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
complications such as ... consumption • Low ... , Gitelman syndrome ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... #low
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... high WBC count cause ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... #TLS #diagnosis
Uncommon Causes of Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema (NCPE) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

High Altitude Pulmonary Edema:
 • Accumulation
- Differential Diagnosis ... assessment findings associated ... Tachypnea, - Low-grade ... capillaries • Criteria ... , hypotension, hypovolemia
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... : • Triad of symptoms ... Heme associated ... #Management #causes
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
heart disease Causes ... Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... : • Low: <1 percent ... impulse • No associated ... A PAC also has a
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
may precede the neurologic ... fluctuations PRES-Associated ... Etiology: • Pathophysiology ... Neurological symptoms ... #neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
HIV dementia Pathophysiology ... • Depressive symptoms ... Diagnosis: MRI ... The clinical syndrome ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Hypoglycemia • Hypovolemia ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia Psychiatric ... of palpitations associated ... AVNRT Red Flag Symptoms ... decreased brain flow
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
Significant Hypotension/ Hypovolemia ... NEUROLOGIC FINDINGS ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry