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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... disease - CKD, AKI ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... multi-drug resistance) Renal ... Nephritic syndrome • AKI ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Recent hypo/hypertension ... protein/Cr - Renal ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Differential
Causes of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Acute increase
) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... at least 50% Renal ... Sjögren) Post-Renal ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Overfill (Increased renal ... • NSAlDs • AKI ... pericarditis • Portal hypertension ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Workup Algorithm ... Diagnosis Baseline ... clinical context and signs ... #Workup #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #nephrology
Signs and Symptoms of Renal Infarction
 • Abdominal or flank pain
 • Leukocytosis
 • Fever
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Signs and Symptoms ... or new onset hypertension ... • AKI • Incidental ... #Infarction #Signs ... #Symptoms #diagnosis
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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to Headaches - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g. ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... : • Triad of symptoms ... + myoglobin AKI ... injured muscles - HYPOTENSION
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Lung cancer • Renal ... if unexpected hypotension ... Orthostasis • Hypotension ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms