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Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Low Renin, Low Aldosterone ... ) - Diabetic Nephropathy ... ) - Aldosterone ... Hypoaldosteronism #Differential ... #Comparison #Table
Causes of HyperKalemia - Differential Diagnosis
Increased extracellular K+:
 • Tissue injury
 • Hemolysis
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 •
HyperKalemia - Differential ... Succinylcholine • Diabetes ... antagonists • Aldosterone ... glycosides • Aldosterone ... blockers - MCW Nephrology
Hyperkalemia: Diagnostic algorithm
Decreased renal potassium excretion
 • Acute renal failure
 • Chronic renal failure
 • Drugs
Increased
• Drugs • Diabetic ... adrenal hypoplasia Aldosterone ... Diagnosis #algorithm #nephrology ... #potassium #differential
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
• Nephrogenic diabetes ... Receptor Antagonists (Aldosterone ... DDAVP) • Central diabetes ... Excretion #Diuresis #Nephrology ... #Pharmacology #
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Reduced Excretion - Differential ... Low Renin, Low Aldosterone ... • Diabetic nephropathy ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology ... #Differential #