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Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... CHD, congenital ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Pulmonary ... Workup #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... - CKD, AKI, Glomerulonephritis ... #HTN #Cardiology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal Parenchymal Diseases ... syndrome • AKI/CKD ... #Nephrology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Solute Intake - Primary ... always exclude: CKD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Guide to Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)

What to ask/look for: 
 - HPI, PMH, full ROS
- Hx of AKI/CKD ... - Recent hypo/hypertension ... - Pre-renal disease ... 21% - AKI on CKD ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... : • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN ... • Addison’s disease
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
- Workup and Differential ... Hypothyroidism, Primary ... Renal parenchymal disease ... : CKD, acute glomerulonephritis ... most pts have HTN
Preterm Infant Complications - Differential Diagnosis
Respiratory:
 • Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn (TTN)
 • Respiratory Distress
of the Newborn (TTN ... • Chronic Lung Disease ... (CLD) • Bronchopulmonary ... Enterocolitis (NEC) Neurologic ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
 •
Hyperkalemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Framework ... : • CKD • Poorly ... transfusion • HTN ... • Addison’s disease