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Hypocalcemia Laboratory Evaluation

Serum levels of PTH, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D can help differentiate between
Hypocalcemia Laboratory ... between disorders ... - Parathyroid hormone ... Chronic kidney disease ... #Hypocalcemia #Laboratory
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
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Threatening Event (ALTE ... ) - Differential ... Congenital Heart Disease ... Neuromuscular • Disorders ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Capitis - Skin Disease ... of any comorbid disease ... fungi Initial Laboratory ... restriction) • Hormonal
Elevated Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

LDH is a cytoplasmic enzyme present in tissues throughout
Dehydrogenase (LDH) - Differential ... ischemic hepatitis (ALT-to-LDH ... viral hepatitis (ALT-to-LDH ... paralyses CNS Disorders ... #diagnosis #Laboratory
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... with previously stable ... bruit or signs of hormonal ... Renal parenchymal disease ... Neurologic disorders
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
preexisting heart disease ... • Hypertensive disorders ... combination of hormonal ... postpartum: 🧬 Hormonal ... , selenium) Differential