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Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... liver failure • Primary ... cholangitis • Primary ... #Hepatology #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Causes of Hypertension ... taken at home, work ... Secondary Causes ... #Primary #Secondary
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - ... Oral sodium loading ... #Hypertension # ... #Screening #Workup
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... Peritoneum Portal hypertension ... syndrome - Protein-losing ... carcinomatosis - Primary ... #Causes #diagnosis
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... appearance • Hypotension ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Better call hematology ... EPO-independent (primary ... up EPO levels Primary ... #workup #hematology