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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Hypokalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Transcellular Shift ... beta-2 adrenergic simulation ... #nephrology #low
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Function Tests in the Evaluation ... of Hyperthyroidism ... → Signs of ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
and laboratory evaluation ... manifestation of hypothyroidism ... #PhysicalExam #Hypothyroidism ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... T4 • Thyroid stimulating ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... #differential #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
Algorithm for patients with hypokalemia on the basis of the potassium-to-creatinine ratio in the urine
Urine K+
Algorithm for patients ... with hypokalemia ... creatinine) • Cell shift ... B2-adrenergic stimulation ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renin-Angiotensin stimulation ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... • Hypercalcemia ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... , Hypercalcemia,
Evaluation and Management of Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is often asymptomatic. Evaluation begins with a search for warning signs
Evaluation and Management ... Evaluation begins ... search for warning signs ... transcellular shifts ... #Evaluation #Algorithm