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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... deficits • Temporal artery ... Hemorrhage • Hypertensive ... #neurology #PHANTOMS
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Positive family ... taken at home, work ... bilateral renal artery ... excess (Cushing syndrome
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Irregular Shape, Diameter ... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ... Renin Ratio) Positive ... , Headache, Diaphoresis
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Atheroemboli • Renal artery ... Proteinuria) • Diabetes ... • Hypertension ... KidneyDisease #Nephrology
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
Dangerous Causes of Headache ... head in dependent position ... at home or at work ... symptoms - cervical artery ... thrombophilia, neurologic
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... Vascular: Renal artery ... Renal parenchymal disease ... Neurologic disorders ... #Workup #causes
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... Secretagogues after ... (Dyslipidemia, Hypertension ... Endocrinopathies (Cushing Syndrome ... PCOS), Pancreatic Disease
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Fanconi's syndrome ... Glomerular Proteinuria (Positive ... Minimal change disease ... • HTN • Diabetes
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Albuminuria, nephrotic syndrome ... nephritis with hypertension ... ulcerated • MSK ... Coronary artery ... disease • Gummatous
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Behçet's Syndrome ... skin injury) • Neurologic ... CNS symptoms (headache ... infarction, coronary artery ... Skin lesions • Positive