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Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
patients with hypokalemia ... periodic paralysis ... ↓ Aldosterone: Cushing ... syndrome #hypokalemia ... differential #algorithm #diagnosis
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... • Treatment: Potassium ... #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... previously stable values ... disorders including hypokalemia ... hormonal excess or hypokalaemia
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
and ulcers • Vagus ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... Cardiac Arrest #BulimiaNervosa ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms