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Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... based on repeat clinic ... multi-drug resistance) Renal ... Hyperthyroidism • Hypercalcemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... papilledema, heart failure ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... bruit or signs ... Hyperthyroidism, Hypercalcemia
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Immunosuppressive agents, Renal ... failure, Transplantation ... Blood transfusion, Hypercalcemia ... epilepticus Treatment ... underlying cause • Treatment
Syphilis - Clinical Manifestations and Treatment

1) Primary Syphilis
 • Direct lesion contact during sex is responsible
Syphilis - Clinical ... . 2) Secondary ... nephritis with hypertension ... and acute renal ... failure • Neurological
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism Overview Clinical ... thyroiditis Secondary ... psychosis - CHF - Hypotension ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... endocrinology #signs