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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 ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Cushing's syndrome
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Algorithm Primary ... taken at home, work ... Sleep Apnea - Endocrine ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... Secondary #HTN #Cardiology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Diagnosis: ... psychosis - CHF - Hypotension ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... #differential #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
another autoimmune endocrine ... vomiting • Fatigue Signs ... Cortisol Deficiency: Signs ... Reduced libido • Signs ... #diagnosis #signs
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
atrophy/weakness 4) Endocrine ... 5) Secondary hypertension ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology