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Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Once pseudohypokalemia is ruled out, causes of hypokalemia can be
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... hypokalemia can be ... GI loss) - VARUN ... #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... Polydipsia - Beer ... , CNS Disease, Meds ... #sodium
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... concentration can be ... the indicated causes ... the excretion of sodium ... #nephrology #differential
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
Hyponatremia is usually caused ... Then, ask 3 questions ... the underlying cause ... correction of chronic ... #sodium
BEE Syndromes - Non-inflammatory Causes

Immune-mediated conditions affecting the Brain, Eye, and Ear

Visual or auditory symptoms in
BEE Syndromes - ... Non-inflammatory Causes ... neuropathy (LHON) plus MRI ... #Syndromes #neurology ... noninflammatory #differential
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
Algorithm Isotonic ... Euvolemia: SIADH, Beer ... Nephrotic Syndrome, Chronic ... #causes #nephrology ... #sodium #low
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
cord compression (MRI ... out • Brain MRI ... Herpes simplex virus ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... inhibition - Chronic ... failure - Can be ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Mucoid Degeneration of the ACL
Imaging Findings:
 • T2-hyperintense fluid-signal within the enlarged ACL on both the
ligament will often be ... Can present with chronic ... Differential Diagnosis ... - Can cause ... Radiology #diagnosis #msk