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Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
 •
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Autoimmune: • Antiphospholipid ... syndrome • Lupus ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm

1) Check Urine Osmolality:
 > 600 mOsm/kg - Implies extrarenal mechanism
Differential Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm 1) ... Hypervolemic: Conn syndrome ... , Cushing syndrome ... #Algorithm #nephrology
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... extra-renal volume loss ... • renal volume loss ... • nephrotic syndrome ... #Algorithm #Nephrology
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperthyroidism • Antiphospholipid ... syndrome #Fetal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Swyer's Syndrome ... disorder, weight loss ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #OBGyn
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Polycystic ovarian syndrome ... disorder, weight loss ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #OBGyn
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hematology for workup ... hematologic: Acute blood loss ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Blood Loss: >500mL ... TTP) • HELLP syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
responses - Loss ... of injury - Loss ... Supply: - AVM - Antiphospholipid ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... differential #algorithm
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Antiphospholipid ... Syndrome (APLS) ... Hypercoagulable Workup ... Unexplained pregnancy loss ... #Workup #Algorithm