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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Serologic and EMG Findings ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2.
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
mononeuritis multiplex WORKUP ... anti-GBM) Other tests ... Goodpasture's cause ... of DAH) RENAL FINDINGS ... #management #treatment
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... dexamethasone suppression test ... reticularis • If no findings ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... Some exam findings ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #table #foamed
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome ... and Workup: • ... glucose suppression test ... #Management #Endocrinology ... #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
reabsorption) Workup ... Cortisol+ACTH stim test ... only if no clear cause ... Elimination (see Table ... : • K-Binding
Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Arrogant, Haughty Behaviors or Attitude - Often display
Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings ... expect favorable treatment ... compromises of work ... #Psychiatry #Criteria ... #Signs #Symptoms