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Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Renin, Low Aldosterone ... insufficiency - Critical ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Comparison #Table ... #Causes
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Lung Abscess - Clinical ... pain, hemoptysis, dyspnea ... shows a small, stable ... #differential #causes
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... acidosis) • Low ... #potassium #nephrology
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... in >90% - Low ... 60-80% - Low ... sle #comparison #table ... #rheumatology #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... • Exertional dyspnea ... : • ↓ Low TSH ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Epley Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient begins in an upright sitting posture, and the
Epley Maneuver for Treatment ... The patient is now ... Maneuver #BPPV #Benign ... paroxysmal #positional #vertigo ... #clinical #video
Borrelia recurrentis on Peripheral Blood Smear
23M Somali refugee recently arrived w/severe abd pain, confusion and fever
The table below ... LBRF can be diagnosed ... Given low sensitivity ... initiation of treatment ... microscopy #pathology #clinical
Horner's Syndrome on Physical Exam

A 75yoF was referred in for facial swelling and eyelid changes 1
consistent with a diagnosis ... experience, the cause ... or induced by treatment ... video highlights how ... Horners #Syndrome #clinical
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
mental status and low ... & Dry) is the treatment ... the determined cause ... & Dry” is the treatment ... #table #foamed
Alexia Without Agraphia
Alexia without agraphia is a disconnection syndrome where patients cannot read but can write.
the most common cause ... In addition to being ... angular gyrus Clinical ... Alexia #Agraphia #clinical ... #neurology #diagnosis