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Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm ... hypertension, hypokalemia ... ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin ... Hyperaldosteronism #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... ventricular assist device ... reserved for patients being ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Benign Adrenal Mass ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypertension +/- Hypokalemia ... #AdrenalMass #Benign ... #Endocrinology
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypertension +/- Hypokalemia ... High Aldosterone: Renin ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... with hypertension being ... External lines/devices ... the brain • CSF ... cell count in the CSF
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Any implantable devices ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... one post op Cardiology ... 12mo since ACS ( Levine