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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Hypothyroidism, Primary ... most pts have HTN ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary
Thrombotic Microangiopathy - TMAs
1. Not all MAHAs are due to TMAs but (almost) all TMAs cause
almost) all TMAs cause ... There are primary ... and secondary TMA ... Primary TMA is due ... catastrophic APS, SRC
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... appearance • Hypotension ... cryoglobulins • Skin ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
• Acne • If secondary ... not a feature of primary ... hypertension (90% ... Imaging: 1) Primary ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Insomnia Primary ... thyroiditis Secondary ... Thickening of skin ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology