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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... periodic paralysis ... K intake (anorexia ... MatthewHoMD #Hypokalemia ... #potassium
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 #
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pathophysiology 1) Na/K ... works by directly ... - Hyperkalemia ( ... , in states of hypokalemia ... (or low potassium
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
Thyrotoxic Periodic ... hypersensitization of the Na-K ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... +/- low TSH with
Causes of Hypokalemia
I. Decreased intake
   A. Starvation
   B. Clay ingestion
II. Redistribution into
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Thyrotoxic periodic ... deficiency #Hypokalemia ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Low #
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Calcineurin inhibitors, Digoxin ... octreotide), hyperK periodic ... reabsorption) Workup ... acidosis) • Low ... Management #Treatment #potassium