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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... suspected pulmonary hypertension ... cardiopulmonary exercise testing ... liver function test ... #Workup #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - ... and Screening Testing ... #Secondary #Hypertension ... #Screening #Workup ... #table
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... abdominal pain, hypotension ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... ACTH) stimulation test
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... appearance • Hypotension ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
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 ... determine if stress test ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
A blood test and/or 24 hour urine collection for the breakdown product of adrenaline & noradrenaline
A blood test and ... blood or urine testing ... In certain cases ... can result in hypertensive ... Pheo #Diagnosis #Algorithm