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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Positive family ... taken at home, work ... - CKD, AKI, Glomerulonephritis ... Primary #Secondary #HTN
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Consider secondary HTN ... Renal Parenchymal Diseases ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... #HTN #Secondary
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
) What to ask ... - Recent hypo/hypertension ... - Pre-renal disease ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Approach to a young patient with hypertension
General Evaluation - History and Examination, Basic chemistries (K, eGFR),
HA (malignant HTN ... #hypertension ... #young #early # ... secondary #workup ... #algorithm
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Myoglobinuria: UA positive ... + myoglobin AKI ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION ... of underlying disease ... hyperkalemia or ATN
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
advanced liver disease ... Pathophysiology: • Portal hypertension ... ATN, volume depletion ... for transplant early ... Syndrome #Hepatology #Nephrology