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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... 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 ... #HTN #Cardiology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... atrophy/weakness 4) Endocrine ... Cataracts Labs: Hypokalemia ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology