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Echocardiography
Right ventricular function can be assessed using several methods and echocardiography is generally the first‐line tool
used and has an independent ... predictive of all‐cause ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #POCUS
Hyponatremia Algorithm - ADH Dependent vs Independent
#Diagnosis #Nephro #Hyponatremia #ADHIndependent #Differential #Algorithm
Algorithm - ADH Dependent ... vs Independent
Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm
UOsm ≥ POsm - Vasopressin-Dependent
 • UNa < 20 mEq/L - Appropriate (↓ EABV)
- Vasopressin-Dependent ... - Vasopressin-independent ... differential #algorithm #causes
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Exogenous (ACTH-independent ... Endogenous • ACTH-dependent ... the body • ACTH-independent
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Algorithm ACTH-Dependent ... Dysfunction ACTH-Independent ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Parathyroid hormone–dependent ... Parathyroid hormone–independent ... hormone–related protein dependent ... Hypercalcemia #Causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADH Independent:
 • Tea and Toast Syndrome, Beer Potomania - Low solute
Algorithm ADH Independent ... ADH Dependent: ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Drugs Causing Acute Pancreatitis

Class Ia: The medications in which there was a rechallenge and other causes
rechallenge and other causes ... out other common causes ... Class II: Cases ... and atleast4 case ... #Pancreatitis #Causes
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Determine whether PTH-dependent ... other hormonal causes ... for non-hormonal causes
Peripelvic Cyst on Renal POCUS
60s f admitted with acute pyelonephritis, CT scan reveals no hydronephrosis/stone/abscess, continues
Cyst on Renal POCUS ... left flank pain, nausea ... At baseline: independent ... cysts may be a cause ... occasionally may cause