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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
and signs of end-organ ... renovascular or endocrine ... renal bruit or signs ... , Cushing's syndrome ... #Workup #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
taken at home, work ... Sleep Apnea - Endocrine ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... Secondary #HTN #Cardiology ... #Algorithm #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... Cortisol Deficiency: Signs ... Reduced libido • Signs ... #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... atrophy/weakness 4) Endocrine ... 5) Secondary hypertension ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
psychosis - CHF - Hypotension ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
Intraoperative Cardiac Ischaemia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

If the patient is unconscious, signs of cardiac
is unconscious, signs ... is conscious, symptoms ... magnesium and calcium ... consultation with cardiology ... #Management #Workup