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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Causes of Hypokalemia ... starts by measuring ... , Gitelman's syndrome ... #hypokalemia ... algorithm #causes #nephrology
Hypokalemia Evaluation Algorithm

Before evaluating hypokalemia, life threatening complications such as arrhythmias and paralysis should be looked
Hypokalemia Evaluation ... Before evaluating hypokalemia ... life threatening complications ... , Gitelman syndrome ... differential #potassium #nephrology
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): Summary of Causes and Ocular Manifestations
 • Molluscum lesions
 • Eyelid Kaposi
Immunodeficiency Syndrome ... • Cotton wool spots ... #AIDS #Ocular #Complications ... #ophthalmology
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
Preterm Infant Complications ... Respiratory Distress Syndrome ... Enterocolitis (NEC) Neurologic ... Impairments (NDI) Ophthalmology ... Premature #Infant #Complications
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
- Compartment syndrome ... Neuroleptic malignant syndrome ... HAGMA • Late complication ... or compartment syndrome ... causes #treatment #nephrology
Gitelman Syndrome Overview

What?
• Inherited (AR) hypokalemic salt-losing tubulopathies affecting the thiazide-sensitive sodium chloride cotransporter
• Gitelman's syndrome
Inherited (AR) hypokalemic ... • Unexplained hypokalemia ... Hypocalciuria (spot ... diarrhea Potential Complications ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
previously stable values ... heart failure, neurologic ... disorders including hypokalemia ... hormonal excess or hypokalaemia ... Neurologic disorders
Hypokalemia Diagnostic Algorithm
To assess potassium excretion: perform 24-hour urine collection or alternatively obtain potassium-to-creatinine ratio on
Hypokalemia Diagnostic ... potassium-to-creatinine ratio on a spot ... be <3; greater values ... #Hypokalemia #Diagnosis ... Algorithm #TTKG #nephrology
Giant cell arteritis (GCA)

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) definition: Most common systemic inflammatory vasculitis in older adults
with systemic, neurologic ... and ophthalmic complications ... or sed rate): Value ... GCA, but normal values ... required +/- prompt ophthalmology
Orbital Apex Syndrome secondary to Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus (HZO)

This 81 yo male was referred to our
Orbital Apex Syndrome ... Orbital Apex Syndrome ... is a rare complication ... clinical #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #neurology