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Causes of HyperKalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Increased extracellular K+:
 • Tissue injury
 • Hemolysis
 • Rhabdomyolysis
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Causes of HyperKalemia ... - Differential ... • Calcineurin inhibitor ... #HyperKalemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis
Chloride depletion syndromes
 • Gastrointestinal losses
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Causes of Metabolic ... Alkalosis - Differential ... dehydrogenase type 2 inhibition ... Metabolic #Alkalosis #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge - Differential ... Macroadenoma • Dopamine Inhibition ... Breast #Discharge #Differential ... Endocrinology #Causes
Causes of False Elevation and Reduction in HbA1c

== False Elevation ==
Decreased RBC turnover 
• Iron, B-12,
Causes of False ... renal disease Inhibition ... Diagnosis #DM2 #Differential
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... - Differential ... • Competitive inhibition ... Iron #Deficiency #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Angioedema: Differential Diagnosis Framework
Mast-cell mediated:
 • IgE dependent allergic reactions: Food, Drugs, Latex, Stings
Causes of Angioedema ... : Differential Diagnosis ... Acquired C1 esterase inhibitor ... #Angioedema #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Causes of Non-Gap Metabolic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Anion Gap (<14) (Loss of Bicarbonate) -
Causes of Non-Gap ... Metabolic Acidosis - Differential ... Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor ... NonGap #Nephrology #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
Differential Diagnosis ... Causes include : ... Pre-analytical cause ... : Non specific inhibitor ... #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis
Decreased calcium absorption
 • Vitamin D deficiency
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Causes of Hypocalcemia ... - Differential ... Hypomagnesemia - Inhibition ... #Hypocalcemia #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Secondary Causes of Hyperlipidemia
Nunerous secondary causes of hyperlipidemia exist; screening for the presence of these underlying
Secondary Causes ... Nunerous secondary causes ... treatment, Protease inhibitor ... treatment, Protease inhibitor ... #differential #