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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Carbenoxolone, SAME, Cushing ... @priti899 #Hypokalemia ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #potassium #low
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential ... High Al, High R - Secondary ... Gitelman's syndrome #Hypokalemia ... Algorithm #nephrology #causes ... #low #potassium
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... previously stable values ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pump - Digoxin works ... intracellular calcium causes ... the cell, serum potassium ... , in states of hypokalemia ... (or low potassium
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
an underlying cause ... that a one-off value ... levels: realllly low ... causes: Many of ... you’ll do a good workup
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
thyroiditis Secondary ... Diagnosis: • ↓ Low ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... endocrinology #signs
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
• Acne • If secondary ... menstrual cycles 5) Secondary ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... levels following a low-dose ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
system including valves ... • If SpO2 low ... consider if this is secondary ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Management #Workup
Causes of ST Segment Elevation - Differential Diagnosis Framework

STEMI:
 • Upsloping convex STE: "Pardee's sign" +
Causes of ST Segment ... STE: "Pardee's sign ... - Coving ST Secondary ... ) and low-amplitude ... no P waves • Hypercalcemia
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
and ulcers • Vagus ... hormonal imbalances (low ... hormone levels cause ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #signs