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Causes of Polyneuropathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Metabolic: DM, Hypothyroidism, CKD, Cirrhosis, Nutritional deficiency
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Causes of Polyneuropathy ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Metabolic: DM ... Hypothyroidism, CKD ... #causes #neurology
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... relative with DM2 ... • Secondary Causes ... Targets #Management #algorithm ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... Stress, Nausea, ... always exclude: CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 ... Hyperphosphatemia #CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... 90 (>130/80 for DM ... end-organ damage or DM ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
DPP-4 Inhibitors - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Inhibits DPP-4 (dipeptidyl peptidase 4), which normally inactivates GLP-1
tablet • Saxagliptin ... tablet • Linagliptin ... tablet Major Advantages ... not definitively cause ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
Aortic Stenosis Grading on echocardiography
The cut-offs for grading can be found in table 1. Discrepancies are
can be found in table ... and are usually caused ... an EOA of 0.8 cm2 ... rather than 1.0 cm2 ... AorticStenosis #Classification
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Inpatient Medication Guide

Classes: Biguanide, Sulfonylurea, TZD, DPP-4 inhibitor, GLP-1 receptor agonist, SGLT2i,
Medication Guide Classes ... 0.3-0.6 units/kg/day ... Diabetes #Mellitus #DM2 ... pharmacology #comparison #table
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Byetta) - Twice/day ... Ozempic), or daily tablet ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... not definitively cause ... Pharmacology #Summary #DM2
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... normal volume-based algorithm ... Salt Wasting • ADH ... intake, UNa <20) • ADH ... differential #diagnosis #table