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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Algorithm Defining ... the existence of hypertension ... tubular acidosis (type ... #algorithm #causes ... #nephrology #potassium
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Pathophysiology: • Portal hypertension ... Classification: ... Type 1): • Rapid ... Type 2): • Gradual ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology
Acute Kidney Injury - Classification
Prerenal:
 • Dehydration
 • Heart failure (a.k.a. cardiorenal syndrome)
 • Liver failure
Kidney Injury - Classification ... disease - Hypertensive ... vasculitis - TTP/HUS ... tubular necrosis (causes ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Acute ... Ethylene glycol) TTP/HUS ... #KidneyInjury #Nephrology ... #Algorithm #Causes
Classification of Diabetes Insipidus

Central or neurogenic diabetes insipidus:
 - Congenital - Structural malformations affecting the hypothalamus
Classification of ... mutations in the gene encoding ... uropathy, Metabolic causes ... #Types #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... - Screening, Diagnosis ... (Dyslipidemia, Hypertension ... • Secondary Causes ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
dengue severity classification ... include any child coming ... Postural hypotension ... pressure 20 mmHg: hypotension ... #diagnosis
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
BP stable, HR 115 ... settings with crowding ... The table below ... LBRF can be diagnosed ... myalgias and possibly hypotension
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Differential Diagnosis ... Management Summary Causes ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION ... output: 200 ml/hr ... #treatment #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Aldosterone, RTA Type ... depress, ↑PR ↑QRS ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... Treatment #potassium #nephrology