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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... repaired) • Primary ... #Screening #Workup ... #table
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... • Insomnia Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... Size Thyroid Storm ... #causes #diagnosis
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm and Causes

Increased red cell production: 
 • Increased Reticulocytosis/polychromasia 
 • Erythroid
Hemolysis - Diagnostic Algorithm ... and Causes Increased ... Urobilinogen • + urinary ... #Differential #Causes ... #Workup #Hematology
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
Causes of Hypokalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... all the time (urinary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... with previously stable ... , Primary Hyperaldosteronism ... , Hyperthyroidism ... #Hypertension #Workup
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism ... suppression • Primary ... #Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary Causes ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Deficiency • Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm