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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Causes of Hypertension ... taken at home, work ... Secondary Causes ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Workup and Differential ... and signs of end-organ ... Obstructive sleep ... Workup #causes #
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
and workup ... (parkinsonian signs ... Behavioral changes, sleep ... #Workup #Diagnosis ... #Geriatrics #Workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - ... Differential Diagnosis ... • Obstructive sleep ... #Workup #table
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertensive:
 • High Al, Low R - Primary aldosteronism
 • High Al, High
Hypokalemia Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypertensive ... High Al, High R - Secondary ... , glycyrrhizic acid ... #causes #low #potassium
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Algorithm and Differential ... Diagnosis Baseline ... investigations abnormal ... signs • Glomerulonephritis ... #causes
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
breathing may be secondary ... this pattern in sleep ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... Abnormalities #Abnormal ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... clinical symptoms/signs ... urgent referral to secondary ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... the decision for
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... (Dyslipidemia, Hypertension ... Causes: Endocrinopathies ... (Cushing Syndrome ... #DM2 #DMII #Classification
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... cases, not associated ... Signs: 50% pts, ... ; some normal BP ... , rarely, secondary