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Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift:
 • Alkalosis
 • ↑ beta-2 adrenergic simulation 
 • Erythropoiesis
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Erythropoiesis (B12 ... in pernicious anemia ... • Refeeding syndrome ... #nephrology #low
Causes of Hypokalemia
Transcellular Shifts:
 - Alkalosis, Increased plasma insulin (treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis), ß-Adrenergic agonists, Hypokalemic
plasma insulin (treatment ... hyperaldosteronism, Secondary ... use), Gitelman's syndrome ... megaloblastic anemia ... differential #diagnosis #nephrology
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
DDX: Rule Out Secondary ... Nutritional: vitamin B12 ... factor (GCSF) treatments ... marrow studies Treatment ... #diagnosis #hematology