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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
and menses • Pathophysiology ... hormone • Symptoms/signs ... Labs/lmaging: Hypokalemia ... • Treatment: Potassium ... hyperthyroidism, Potassium
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Pharmacology and Pathophysiology ... Pump - Digoxin works ... , in states of hypokalemia ... (or low potassium ... #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... previously stable values ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... #Hypertension #Workup
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
Loss of sodium/Potassium ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... → Syncope • Signs ... Hypoglycemia - Hypocalcemia
Bulimia Nervosa: Complications
GASTROINTESTINAL
 • Dehydration & inability to digest food -> Constipation
 • Recurrent vomiting exposes
and ulcers • Vagus ... ) • Overall: hypokalemia ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #signs