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

#Diagnosis #Hyperparathyroidism #Differential #Primary #Secondary #Tertiary
Hyperparathyroidism classification ... Different causes ... and features of ... Secondary #Tertiary #Comparison ... #Table #Classification
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... ; hypokalemia; constipation ... , vomiting, constipation ... #pharmacology #table ... #comparison #binders
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... neuropsychiatric symptoms • Caused ... Electrolyte imbalances, Constipation ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Management
Rapid, increasing signs of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) is an important key feature of NMS. EPS, associated
important key feature ... about 95% of NMS cases ... Laboratory findings ... NeurolepticMalignant #Comparison ... #Table
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Diagnosis and Management ... failure Clinical Features ... incidental CXR finding ... Self-limiting, chronic but stable ... Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis #Management
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatments: • K-Binding ... failure of other measures
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table
Toxic Alcohol Ingestion: Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management
Methanol intoxication:
 • Accidental or intentional ingestion of adulterated
Ingestion: Clinical Features ... Diagnosis, and Management ... methanol; rare cases ... diagnosis #toxicology #comparison ... #table #management