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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Causes of Hypertension ... Onset between age ... taken at home, work ... Secondary Causes ... #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... from different classes ... renovascular or endocrine causes ... Causes: • Vascular ... Workup #causes #
Hypertension in Pregnancy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pre-existing Hypertension - Before Pregnancy OR <20 weeks gestational age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... weeks gestational age ... Primary • Secondary ... weeks gestational age ... #causes #obstetrics
Hypereosinophilia Different Diagnosis and Workup
Secondary causes are broad so start with a med review, the most
Diagnosis and Workup ... Secondary causes ... are broad so start ... the most common cause ... #algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Testing Common causes ... agent Uncommon causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #table
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... • Screen for secondary ... causes of eosinophilia ... (common causes ... are asthma, allergy
Most Common Causes of Secondary Hypertension by Age - Am Fam Physician. 2010 Dec 15;82(12):1471-1478.
#Diagnosis #PrimaryCare
Most Common Causes ... of Secondary Hypertension ... by Age - Am Fam ... #Causes #Differential ... #Table
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Factors: • Age ... (Dyslipidemia, Hypertension ... macrosomic infant • Secondary ... Causes: Endocrinopathies ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
hypovolaemia or combined causes ... airway device are ... potential surgical causes ... team. ❼ Consider causes ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... in primary or secondary ... appearance • Hypotension ... deficiency Work ... #Causes #dermatology