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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... testing; CTEPH, chronic ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Pulmonary ... Workup #Algorithm
Causes of Pulmonary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
 • Idiopathic
 • Associated with:
Causes of Pulmonary ... Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Pulmonary ... Chronic Thromboembolic ... #Algorithm #Causes
Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia (MAT)
• At least 3 different P wave morphologies: 
• Rate 100-180
• Irregular 
Etiology
• Secondary to chronic ... lung disease (COPD ... • Hypoxia • Pulmonary ... hypertension ... MAT #Cardiology #Diagnosis
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Chronic Hypertension:
 • Guidelines as SBP ≥130 or DBP ≥ 90 mmHg
 •
Hypertensive Disorders ... • First diagnosed ... doubling of Cr), pulmonary ... ↑ in anti HTN meds ... #Disorders #Pregnancy
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
bilateral, malignant, pediatric ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... may present with pulmonary ... Treatment • Operable disease ... beta-adrenergic blockade - First
Evaluation of a child with a first urinary tract infection.

Why important? 
 - Up to half
Evaluation of a ... and chronic renal ... Tract #Infection #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Assessment ... #Diagnosis #Mangaement
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute pulmonary ... cirrhosis, and chronic ... specific bleeding disorders
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
 -
Algorithm Fetal ... • Gestational hypertension ... • Autoimmune disorders ... Hypoxemia • Pulmonary ... diseases
Causes of Failure to Thrive - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adequate Calorie Consumption
 - Increased Losses:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Adequate ... • Liver Disease ... • Metabolic Disorders ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Laryngeal and pulmonary ... throat clearing, chronic ... exclude motility disorders ... adenocarcinoma in a first-degree ... #diagnosis #management