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Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... deficiency, Salt-losing ... renal failure Hypervolemia ... #Causes #nephrology
Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Extra-renal Losses:
 • Normal Acid-Base: Low intake
 • Metabolic acidosis: Gl tract
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... @priti899 #Hypokalemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... potassium #low #nephrology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Consider secondary HTN ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... Hyperthyroidism • Hypercalcemia ... #Hypertension #HTN ... #Secondary #Nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... always exclude: CKD ... UnremarkableLab #Hyponatremia ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... Aldosterone: Malignant HTN ... , Renovascular HTN ... #diagnosis #Algorithm ... differential #potassium #nephrology
NSAIDS and their effects on the Kidney - Pathophysiology

Arachidonic Acid metabolites into alternative pathways that modify
Nephron: CHF, HTN ... hyporenin hypoaldo, hyperkalemic ... distal nephron: Hyponatremia ... KidneyDisease #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Suspicion for Hyperkalemia ... : • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN ... potassium #high #nephrology
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... — 13% (mostly ATN ... AcuteKidneyInjury #AKI #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
patients with CKD ... restricted due to hypercalcemia ... Purposes Only* #CKD ... #Nephrology #PhosphateBinders ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , renovascular HT ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology