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Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... ) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... : Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... suspected pulmonary hypertension ... PH, pulmonary hypertension ... liver function test ... #Workup #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary Hypertension ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Secondary #Hypertension ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
    •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sensate • Focus ... • Hyperthyroidism ... - Other • Hypertension ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
ICU Hypotension - Evaluation Algorithm

OFTEN Mnemonic:

OWN THE PULSE PRESSURE 

FEEL YOUR PATIENT'S LEGS 

TEST FOR FLUID
ICU Hypotension ... - Evaluation Algorithm ... PATIENT'S LEGS TEST ... RESPONSIVENESS ECHO/POCUS ... #Evaluation #Algorithm
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... weakness, refractory hypertension ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Urine Free by LC-MS ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... appearance • Hypotension ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... you’ll do a good workup ... Best to have an ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #workup #hematology