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Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Syndrome #Cushings ... #Syndrome #Disease ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Suppression #Test ... #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
abdomen/pelvis • Cushing ... ’s syndrome - Overnight ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes ... Causes #Screening #Workup ... #table
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 ... #Syndrome #Hypercortisolism ... #Diagnosis #signs
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... Hypercalcemia, Cushing's ... syndrome, Acromegaly ... White-coat syndrome ... Guillain-Barre Syndrome
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... acute coronary syndrome ... #algorithm #management ... cardiology #treatment #table ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare