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Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: Suspicion ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... Cushing #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Who to test for BRCA 1/2?
Female Breast Cancer:
 • ≤ 45-50 years at diagnosis
 • Triple
45-50 years at diagnosis ... cancers in this table ... factors in this table ... #indications #oncology ... Cancer #screening #diagnosis
Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Intrinsic ... Depression • Other Performance ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Neutrophilia - Increased Neutrophils - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infection
 • Bacterial
 • Abscess
 • Viral
Medications
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Infection ... Abscess • Viral Medications ... Lung, Bladder, Colon ... #Algorithm #Causes
Constipation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diet/Lifestyle
 • Fibre
 • Calories
 • Fluid
 • Exercise
 • Psychosocial
Medications
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Diet ... Colorectal Disease • Colon ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Eosinophil Disorders Testing ... Algorithm INDICATIONS ... FOR TESTING: • ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... #Differential #diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... the type of and indication ... surgery Stress Testing ... stratification #diagnosis
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm ... > 30): SIADH, Medications ... Cerebral salt wasting ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #sodium
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Family History Performance ... #Screening #Indications ... Tests #comparison #table ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing ... #Indications