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Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Renin, Low Aldosterone ... Chronic heparin - Primary ... Hypoaldosteronism #Differential ... #Aldosterone #Comparison ... #Table #Causes
Hyperaldosteronism - Etiologies of Mineralocorticoid Excess

Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Normal or Low Renin, High Aldosterone) 
 - Aldosterone-secreting
Mineralocorticoid Excess Primary ... Low Aldosterone ... Hyperaldosteronism #Differential ... #Aldosterone #Comparison ... #Table
Hyponatremia (<135 mEq/L) is a common electrolyte abnormality caused by an excess of total body water
body water in comparison ... osmolality helps to differentiate ... stimulated in states of low ... system (RAAS). ... the release of renin
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Polycythemia - Differential ... frequently affected systems ... EPO-independent (primary ... up EPO levels Primary ... levels: realllly low
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
(cutaneous or systemic ... multiforme • Acute systemic ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential ... #diagnosis #dermatology
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Renin inhibitors ... Primary adrenal ... Drug-associated: heparin, low-molecular-weight ... #Hyperkalemia #Differential