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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... previously stable values ... disorders including hypokalemia ... renal bruit or signs ... hormonal excess or hypokalaemia
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
priapism • Lab values ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... , Elevated Cr, Low ... hydration - Hyperkalemia ... unless worrisome EKG
Premature Ventricular Complexes (PVC's) - Summary Framework

Why PVCs?  Can be the first manifestation of cardiac
Hypomagnesemia • Hypokalemia ... Digoxin toxicity Symptoms ... classified as: • Low ... 300 = NSVT EKG ... #differential #cardiology
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
STE: "Pardee's sign ... Disorders: • Hyperkalemia ... ) and low-amplitude ... no P waves • Hypercalcemia ... differential #diagnosis #cardiology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... levels following a low-dose ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
• Boerhaave syndrome ... hormonal imbalances (low ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #psychiatry