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Skin Ulcers of the Lower Legs / Feet - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Physical:
• Pressure
• Trauma
• Radiation
Vascular:
• Arterial
the Lower Legs / Feet ... - Differential Diagnosis ... gangrenosum • Diabetic ... #Lower #Legs #Feet ... #Algorithm #causes
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
) - Diabetic Nephropathy ... or High Renin, Low ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Aldosterone #Comparison ... #Table #Causes
Dilated Abdominal Veins and Caput Medusae - Direction of Blood Flow

Vein Milking technique can be used
Direction of Blood Flow ... determine the cause ... caudad (towards feet ... #physicalexam #diagnosis ... #obstruction #comparison
The Diagnostic Approach to Hyperkalemia
Drugs
 - Amiloride
 - Spironolactone
 - Triamterene
 - Trimethoprim
 - Pentamidine
 -
The Diagnostic Approach ... inhibitors Other causes ... Ketoconazole Low ... Renin - Diabetes ... #differential #causes
Hypoxia and Hypoxemia - Overview
Hypoxia - insufficient oxygen delivered to tissues to meet demands
Hypoxemia - low
to tissues to meet ... Insufficient blood flow ... SvO2 → Low PaO2 ... #differential #diagnosis ... #causes #pathophysiology
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis
Excess Intake of Water:
 • Primary polydipsia (a.k.a. "psychogenic polydipsia")
 •
Causes of Polyuria ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Diabetes Insipidus ... • Central Dl (Low ... #Causes #nephrology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Causes of Hypernatremia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... mannitol, glucosuria Low ... 300 mmol/kg • Diabetes ... #Algorithm #Causes
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Pathophysiology Comparison ... blockage in blood flow ... caused by a massive ... Depends on the cause ... #criticalcare #diagnosis
Common Ulcers of the Ankles and Feet

Chronic Venous Insuffciency 
This condition usually appears over the medial
the Ankles and Feet ... sensation; seen in diabetic ... uncomplicated cases ... Ulcers #Ankles #Feet ... Clinical #Podiatry #Comparison
Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
pressure - Normal/low ... Red blood cell casts ... Serum albumin - Low ... Syndrome #Nephritic #Comparison ... Table #Nephrology #Diagnosis