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Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Algorithm Before ... hypokalemia is ... wasting from other causes ... suggests extra-renal causes ... #differential #
A quick way to consider causes of PEA arrest (or severe hypotension) is to consider: Volume
way to consider causes ... severe hypotension) is ... Obstruction, and then 3 causes ... Diagnosis #PEAArrest #Differential ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Differential Diagnosis of Syncope
First, is it syncope? History is very important for distinguishing syncope from other
Differential Diagnosis ... Syncope First, is ... syncope and their associated ... #Differential # ... Algorithm #Ddxof
Algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of dizziness. (HINTS = head-impulse, nystagmus, test of skew.)
Questions regarding the
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic evaluation ... The approach uses ... #Differential # ... Evaluation
Causes of Encephalopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperacute:
 - Primary Neurologic: Vascular (IS, ICH), Seizure, Migraine, Trauma
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Neurologic: Vascular (IS ... (syphilis, HIV-associated ... #Causes
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm ... Feels like "room is ... with nausea Dysequilibrium ... Dizziness #Vertigo #Algorithm ... #dizzy #differential
TABLE 2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sub-classifications
lBS-diarrhoea (IBS-D)
 - >25% loose or watery stools; <25% hard
bowel syndrome (IBS ... ) sub-classifications ... of incomplete evacuation ... - Associated ... #Classes #Diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Approach (when evaluation ... Resistant hypertension is ... Hypertension associated ... Pregnancy-associated ... #Differential #
Petechial/Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH 

These rashes can be especially challenging and are
associated with devastating differential
Purpuric Rashes- THE ALGORITHMIC ... challenging and are associated ... with devastating differential ... ; however, an algorithmic ... require emergent evaluation
Unintentional Weight Loss in Primary Care
 • Definition: More than 5% reduction in body weight within
within 6-12 months, Is ... associated with ... mortality • Baseline evaluation ... UA Most Common Causes ... PrimaryCare #diagnosis #differential