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Algorithmic Approach and Differential Diagnosis - Hypercalcemia
#Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia #Differential #Algorithm #Workup
Algorithmic Approach ... and Differential Diagnosis ... - Hypercalcemia ... #Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia ... #Workup
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis - Impaired Excretion vs Redistribution

Impaired Urinary Excretion 
 - Renal failure
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis - Impaired ... Rhabdomyolysis Medications ... DrEricStrong #Hyperkalemia ... #Table
Key Characteristics of Old and New Potassium-Binding Agents

- Dr. Edgar V. Lerma https://twitter.com/edgarvlermamd

#Potassium #Binding #KBinders #Kayexelate
Potassium #Binding #KBinders ... Kayexelate #Comparison #Table ... #Pharmacology # ... Patiromer #HyperKalemia
Workup of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High or Normal PTH:
 • Hyperparathyroidism: Parathyroid adenoma, Parathyroid hyperplasia,
Workup of Hypercalcemia ... Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia ... calcitriol induced hypercalcemia ... @aishaikh #Hypercalcemia ... #Algorithm #Workup
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia ... Potassium #Binding #Hyperkalemia ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison ... #binders
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... uw_IMresidency #Hypercalcemia ... #Workup #Differential ... #Diagnosis #algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... of hypercalcemia ... The diagnostic workup ... presenting with hypercalcemia ... #Diagnosis #Hypercalcemia
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lower risk of hypercalcemia ... range - Lack of hypercalcemia ... requirements - Lack of hypercalcemia ... range - Lack of hypercalcemia ... #Pharmacology #
Potassium Binders for Management of Hyperkalemia
 • SPS - Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
 • Patiromer (veltassa)
 •
Potassium Binders ... Management of Hyperkalemia ... #Management #Hyperkalemia ... #treatment #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... since they are not able ... aluminum-based phosphate binder ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... #Dose #Dosing #Pharmacology