4 results
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
Transcellular Shifts: - Alkalosis ... plasma insulin (treatment ... , Osmotic diuresis ... (mimics loop diuretic ... Hypokalemia #Causes #differential
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Diuretics and Agents ... Altitude sickness • Diuretic ... • Metabolic alkalosis ... +2Cl- Symport (Loop ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Syndrome in APML ... Pathophysiology ... myalgias, HoTN, edema ... Supportive Care: Diuresis ... #Syndrome #APML
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
- Differential ... : • DVT • CHF ... right leg with diuresis ... #differential # ... #PhysicalExam #Pathophysiology