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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... disease - CKD, AKI ... #Secondary #HTN
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... → Radioactive Iodine ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Euvolemic; no physiologic ... • Reduced GFR, AKI ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism ... suppression • Primary ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Euvolemic; no physiologic ... • Reduced GFR, AKI ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism ... suppression • Primary ... #Hyponatremia #Nephrology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
HTN • Onset < ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... #Hypertension #HTN ... #Secondary #Nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
Physiologic Approach ... normal volume-based algorithm ... or low Uosm), Hypothyroidism ... water intake (Primary ... table #sodium #nephrology